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Test Code PLATI PLATELET COUNT, BLOOD

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Label Text                                            PLATI                                                                   
EPIC LAB301

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Aiding in the detection disorders of platelet cell line

Method Name

Impedance

Reference Values

Males:
1 - 3 days: 114 - 295 thou/µL
4 - 7 days: 142 - 400 thou/µL
8 - 14 days: 184 - 530 thou/µL
15 - 30 days: 200 - 480 thou/µL
31 - 60 days: 252 - 535 thou/µL
61 - 180 days: 204 - 576 thou/µL
6 months - < 2 years: 169 - 543 thou/µL
2 - < 6 years: 168 - 492 thou/µL
6 - < 12 years: 167 - 462 thou/µL
12 - < 18 years: 152 - 426  thou/µL
 ≥ 18 years: 142 - 390 thou/µL

 

Females:
1 - 3 days: 120 - 327 thou/µL
4 - 7 days: 127 - 391 thou/µL
8 - 14 days: 206 - 555 thou/µL
15 - 30 days: 202 - 544 thou/µL
31 - 60 days: 267 - 564 thou/µL
61 - 180 days: 196 - 591 thou/µL
6 months - < 2 years: 175 - 562 thou/µL
2 - < 6 years: 171 - 504 thou/µL
6 - < 12 years: 176 - 500 thou/µL
12 - < 18 years: 159 - 424  thou/µL
 ≥ 18 years: 158 - 429 thou/µL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm 4.0 mL (EDTA)

Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm pediatric (EDTA)

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 0.5 mL (EDTA Microtainer®) – Use of minimum volumes may not support repeat testing if required

Whole Blood: 4 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm 4.0 mL (EDTA))

Whole Blood: 2 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm pediatric (EDTA))

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood: 0.25 mL (EDTA Microtainer®)

Whole Blood: 1 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm 4.0 mL (EDTA))

Whole Blood: 1 mL (Lavendar top tube 13×75 mm pediatric (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Invert the tube several times to mix the blood immediately upon collection.

2. Forward promptly at ambient temperature.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Refrigerated: 36 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
85049 Blood Count, Platelet, Automated  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

777-3

Rejection Information

Clotted specimen; In the presence of platelet clumps and platelet satellitism, a platelet estimate will be provided

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

EDTA Microtainer®

EDTA Microtainer® with False Bottom - at Maine Medical Center - Portland only