Platelet Count, Blue Top

Synonyms

• LAB10749
• PLATELET COUNT, BLUE TOP
• PLTBLUE

Cerner Name

Platelet Count, Blue Top

Clinical Info

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

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Full Tube

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 Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

85049

PDM

5500390

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms