Platelet count (Calgary/South)
- Test Name:
- Platelet count (Calgary/South)
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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4 mL blood - LAVENDER EDTA
- Collection Instructions:
- Immediately mix tube 8 - 10 times by gentle inversion
- Submission Requirements:
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• 1 mL whole blood
• 500 uL whole blood - microtainer - Handling/Storage Comments:
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- Frequency of Testing:
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Daily
- Reference Range:
- 140 - 400 x109/L
- Critical Values:
- CBC and Differential Provincial Reference Intervals and Critical Values
- Comments:
- If platelet clumping test required, see Platelet count for in-vitro clumping
- Last Reviewed:
- 09 May 2023
