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Platelet Count
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Laboratory
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Haematology
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Specimen
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Blood
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Container
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EDTA (purple)
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Minimum Adult Volume
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4mL
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Notes
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Part of a Full Blood Count (FBE).
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Frequency
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Daily
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Reference Interval
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150 - 400 x 109 g/L
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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PLTC
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Laboratory Notes
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All requests for optical platelet counts are urgent - these must be given to a Haematology staff member upon receipt. All requests for citrate platelet count - tube must not be spun and to be given to Haematology directly. |
