Platelet Count

Interpretation

Method

Automated

Reference Range

See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Blood

Collection

3 mL LAVENDER HEMOGARD tube

Pediatric Draw: 1 full LAVENDER TOP MICROTAINER

Handling Instructions

The Laboratory MUST receive and process specimen, within 24 hours of blood collection.

Quantity

Requested: entire sample
Minimum: 1 mL whole blood

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Take sample to Hematology.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department

Hematology(H)

Frequency

Daily

Available STAT?

Yes

Performing Location(s)

UW-NW	Main Lab 206-668-1344 UW Medical Center – Northwest 1550 N 115th Street, A200 Seattle, WA 98133
UW-MT	Hematology 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195
HMC	Hematology 206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
FHCC	Fred Hutch Alliance Lab 206-606-1088 825 Eastlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98109	Fax: 206-606-2027 Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Includes satellite labs: • SAIM - Sloan Clinic 1, 6th Floor • FHH3 - Sloan Clinic 2, 3rd Floor • FHH4 - Sloan Clinic 2, 4th Floor
FHCC	Fred Hutch Community Lab, Evergreen Campus 425-441-2640 10240 NE 128th St Kirkland, WA 98034	Fax: 425-441-2707 Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FHCC	FHCC Peninsula Laboratory 360-842-5116 19917 7th Ave NE Ste 100, Poulsbo, WA 98370-6555	Fax: 360-842-5150 Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes

85049

LOINC

777-3

Interfaced Order Code

UOW4814