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Test Code LAB301 Sodium Citrate Platelet Count Only

Important Note

ORDER ONLY IF SODIUM CITRATE PLATELET IS SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED

BLUE TOP (SODIUM CITRATE) MUST BE FULL

DO NOT SPIN BLUE TOP (SODIUM CITRATE)

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 85027

Methodology

Includes ONLY platelet count.

 

Performing Laboratory

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Hematology

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube, and send 4.5 mL of sodium citrate whole blood at room temperature. Light blue-top tube must be at least 90% full for accurate results. (Clotted or hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Forward promptly to laboratory. Specimens should be kept at room temperature (18-24° C).  DO NOT SPIN TUBE.

Reference Values

PLATELET COUNT

  150-400 k/cmm

  Critical values (automatic call-back)

  Non nursery: <20 k/cmm or >1,000 k/cmm

  Nursery: <50 k/cmm or >1,000 k/cmm

Additional Information

Available STAT. This test was formerly known as NACIT Platelet Count Only.