Test Code PLT Platelet Count

Additional Codes

LAB301

Performing Laboratory

Central Peninsula Hospital

Collection Method

Venipuncture

Container

Purple Top EDTA

Specimen Type

EDTA Whole Blood

Minimum Volume

1ml

Specimen Stability

Ambient	24 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)	48 Hours
Frozen(-70°C to 0°C)	N/A

Reference or Target Ranges

TEST (Units)	AGE	NORMAL VALUE	SEX
PLATELETS (K/uL)	0D-3D	250-450	MALE AND FEMALE
	3D-9D	200-400	MALE AND FEMALE
	9D-1MO	250-450	MALE AND FEMALE
	1MO-6MO	300-750	MALE AND FEMALE
	6MO-2YR	250-600	MALE AND FEMALE
	2YR-8YR	250-550	MALE AND FEMALE
	8YR-12YR	200-450	MALE AND FEMALE
	12YR-18YR	150-450	MALE AND FEMALE
	>18YR	140-450	MALE AND FEMALE
MPV (FL)	ALL AGES	6.5-11.7	MALE AND FEMALE

Reportable Units

K/uL

Critical Value

Platelet Count <50 or >1000 K/uL

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold	N/A
Icterus Threshold	N/A
Lipemia Threshold	N/A
Other	Clotted; QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed	24/7
Expected Turn Around Time	Stat: Within 1 hour of arrival to lab Routine: Within 4 hours of arrival to lab
Stat Availabilty	Yes
Stat Availabilty	Within 1 hour of arrival to lab
Performing Bench	CPH Hematology
Methodology/Method Description	Sysmex

CPT Codes

85049

Last review/edit date

2025