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Test Code LAB301 Platelet Count

Test Performed By

Cayuga Medical Center, Main Laboratory

Container Name

LAV

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

CPT Codes

85049

Temperature

Ambient
Refrigerated

Clinical and Interpretive

Only platelet count is included in this test. If additional blood cell parameters are desired, including WBC count, red cell parameters, and leukocyte differential, please order test code CBCD instead.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Volume

4 mL

Minimum Specimen Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability

Stability: 24 hours