| Name |
Platelet Count Only, Automated |
| Section |
Clinical Pathology |
| Specimen |
Whole Blood in EDTA (purple top tube) <24 hours old |
| Price |
$22.00/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Logan |
| Schedule |
Monday - Friday |
| Turnaround Time |
Same day if submitted before 3:00pm. Avoid EOB submission on Fridays. |
| Special Instructions |
Fasting recommended. Avoid hemolysis. Samples should be less than 24 hours old. Clotted samples subject to rejection. Protect from temperature extremes. Refrigerate after collection. |
| Description |
Automated measurement of total platelet count only. |
| Sampling Requirements |
0.5 mL EDTA whole blood <24 hours old |
| Packing Instructions |
Label all samples with unique identifiers. Do not freeze. Ship overnight on cold pack. |
| Species |
Most species; Reference ranges not available for all species |
