Platelet Count (PLT)
| Specimen | Whole Blood |
| Container Type | Lavender Top Tube
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| Stability | 2 days |
| Turnaround Time | 1 day |
| Methodology | Fluorescent Flow Cytometry, Direct Current Sheath Flow |
| Reference Range | Male: 163-337 x 103/µL
Female: 182-369 x 103/µL |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Instructions | Avoid hemolysis or clotted specimen. Specimen must be received in the laboratory within 48 hours of collection. Do not freeze. |
| CPT Code | 85049 |
