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Test Code PLTC Platelet Count, Blood

Useful For

Monitoring platelet counts in patients receiving blood products or chemotherapy

 

Screening for a possible hematologic disorder

Method Name

Hydro Dynamic Focusing (DC Detection)

Reporting Name

Platelet Count

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated (preferred)
  Ambient 

Reject Due To

Other Clotted

Reference Values

Males:

0-14 days: 218-419 x 10(9)/L

15 days-4 weeks: 248-586 x 10(9)/L

5 weeks-7 weeks: 229-562 x 10(9)/L

8 weeks-5 months: 244-529 x 10(9)/L

6 months-23 months: 206-445 x 10(9)/L

24 months-35 months: 202-403 x 10(9)/L

3-5 years: 187-445 x 10(9)/L

6-9 years: 187-400 x 10(9)/L

10-13 years: 177-381 x 10(9)/L

14-17 years: 139-320 x 10(9)/L

Adults: 135-317 x 10(9)/L

 

Females:

0-14 days: 144-449 x 10(9)/L

15 days-4 weeks: 279-571 x 10(9)/L

5 weeks-7 weeks: 331-597 x 10(9)/L

8 weeks-5 months: 247-580 x 10(9)/L

6 months-23 months: 214-459 x 10(9)/L

24 months-35 months: 189-394 x 10(9)/L

3-5 years: 187-445 x 10(9)/L

6-9 years: 187-400 x 10(9)/L

10-13 years: 177-381 x 10(9)/L

14-17 years: 158-362 x 10(9)/L

Adults: 157-371 x 10(9)/L

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

85049

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PLTC Platelet Count 777-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
PLTC Platelet Count 777-3

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day