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Specimen Type
Whole blood EDTA (Lavender Top Tube)
Specimen Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Turnaround Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Test Schedule
Daily
Sample Stability
Room Temp: 1 day
Refrigerated: 2 days
Method
Automated
Reference Ranges
| Platelet Count | K/uL |
| 0-3 days | 250-450 |
| 3-9 days | 200-400 |
| 9-30 days | 250-450 |
| 1-6 months | 300-750 |
| 6 months-2 years | 250-600 |
| 2-8 years | 250-550 |
| 8-12 years | 200-450 |
| 12-18 years | 150-450 |
| 18 years+ | 150-400 |
Test Components
Platelet Count, K/µL.
CPT Codes
85049