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Test Code Billings Clinic: 1008 Platelet Count, Blood

Performing Laboratory

Billings Clinic Laboratory: Hematology

Useful For

A platelet count may be used to screen for or diagnose various diseases and conditions that can cause problems with clot formation.

Methodology

Optical

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

  • Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 5 mL of unprocessed EDTA whole blood refrigerated. 
  • Do not centrifuge.
  • Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly.

Reject Due To

  • Clotted specimen

Reference Values

Reference values are included with patient’s report.
 

Call-back values
Oncology:  <20,000/µL
Non-oncology:  <50,000/µL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85049 - Platelet, automated

 

LCD or NCD test. ICD-9 code is required for this test. When appropriate, obtain a properly executed ABN and submit the ABN with test order(s). See “Medical Necessity and Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) Policy and Form” under Resources for a copy of a form and additional information.

LOINC Code Information

Reporting Name LOINC Code
Platelet Count 777-3