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CPOE Test Name
Platelet Count
Synonyms
PLT, Thrombocyte Count
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Requirements
Lavendar Top (EDTA) tube; 2.0 mL blood for venipuncture, 500µL for capillary EDTA microtainer collection
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen, insufficient quantity, clumped platelets; improper labeling
Turn Around Time
2 hours
CPT / HCPCS Code
85049
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI-2023 721-2120; Pediatric Laboratory BP-3230 721-7536; Family Medicine Laboratory BP-1148 721-4596
Critical Values
≤ 50,000 or ≥ 1,000,000/mm3
Storage and Transport
Room temperature. Do not refrigerate
Reference Range
150,000 – 400,000/mm3
CPT/HCPCS Code
85049
EPIC Orderable Procedure
LAB301