Test Code PLTCNT Platelet Count LAB301

Performing Laboratory

UnityPoint Finley Hospital

Sysmex XN

Platelet Count: Impedance counting

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.

Routine orders: Typically completed within 2 hours upon receipt in the lab.

STAT orders: Typically completed within 30 minutes upon receipt in the lab.

Whole blood collected in EDTA purple-top tube. The tube must be at least one quarter full to be acceptable for testing.

Capillary specimen collected in EDTA microtube. The tube must contain at least 375 uL (bottom line) to be acceptable for testing.

Monitoring platelet count

Screening tool to confirm a hematologic disorder.

Establish or rule out a diagnosis.

Detect an unsuspected hematologic disorder.

Monitor effects of radiation or chemotherapy.

Platelet Count: 150 – 400 x thou/mcL

Critical Values:

85049 Blood Counts: platelet, automated