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Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic |
|---|
| PLT |
Methodology
Automated
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL (pediatric: 2 mL) of whole blood
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability Information
| Temperature | TIme |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85595 (HH Bill Code 0202044)
Reference Values
130-400 103/uL
Critical value (automatic call-back): ≤30,000 103/uL