Test Code PLTCT Platelet Count
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: PURPLE
Preferred: Whole Blood
Acceptable: Whole Blood
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE
Specimen is stable for 24 hours Room Temp; 48 hours Refrigerated, however it is preferred that you refrigerate blood samples at 2 °C to 8 °C if analysis does not occur within eight (8) hours of phlebotomy
PERFORMING LAB
WKMC, WKB, WKP, WKS