Test Name PLATELET COUNT
Orderable CPT 85049
OVT 1230900029
Synonyms 723
Laboratory QUEST LAB
Result Test Code -
Laboratory Test Name Quest CBLUE PLATELET COUNT
Reportable Test Name -
Result LOINC -
Collection Container Purple Top - EDTA
Units -
Collection Requirements Preferred Specimen(s) Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube Minimum Volume Microtainer 0.5 mL 1 mL whole blood EDTA (lavender-top) tube Collection Instructions Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If multiple draw collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets. Refrigeration can precipitate fibrin and trap WBC and platelets.
Container Temp Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume 1.000
Test Info -
Shipping Instructions Transport Container EDTA (lavender-top) tube Transport Temperature Room temperature - do not refrigerate Specimen Stability Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: Not provided Frozen: Not provided