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Test Code LAB2500 Platelet Count, Citrated

Test Performed By

Cayuga Medical Center, Main Laboratory

Container Name

Light-blue top (citrate)

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

List Price

$41.00

CPT Codes

85049

Temperature

Ambient
Refrigerated

Clinical and Interpretive

Platelet clumping is sometimes observed in whole blood collected in EDTA. If platelet clumping is an issue, collection in a sodium citrate tube is recommended for an accurate platelet count.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Volume

4 mL

Minimum Specimen Volume

4 mL

Specimen Stability

Stability: 24 hours

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