Platelet Count, Blue Top Build info

Synonyms

• PLATELET COUNT, BLUE TOP
• PLTBLUE
• LAB10749

Short Name

PLATELET COUNT, BLUE TOP

Procedure Master Number

LAB10749

Procedure ID

114054

Clinical Info

To be ordered Only if Platelet Count from Lavender top tube is clumped.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Blue Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube
Specimen:  Full Tube
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Stability: 24 hours Room Temperature
                48 Hours Refrigerated
 

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

24 hours Room Temperature
                48 Hours Refrigerated
 

Methodology

SysmexTM XN 9100

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

85049

PDM

5500390

Results