Test Code Platelet Count Platelet Count
Abbrev
PLT
Storage Temperature
RT
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=PLT
EPIC=LAB301
Instrument/Location
Sysmex 4000i
Specimen Requirements
EDTA Whole
Blood
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
150-400 x10^3/uL
Critical Values: <50,000/ul or >750,000/ul
Specimen stability/Retention time
7 days refrigerated