Platelet Count (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Platelet Count (Blood)

Alternate Names	-
Test Code	PLT
Testing Laboratory	Haematology
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Part of a Full Blood Count (FBE). All requests for an "Optical Platelet Count" will be reviewed and authorised by a Haematology Registrar or Consultant prior to referral. This is a sendaway test.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Daily
Min Test Volume	500uL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 24 hours.

Container ID	EW, EWP, CH
CSR Instructions	Instruction for: Metropolitan and Regional Laboratories For optical platelet count requests (may be requested as ‘optical platelet count’, ‘optical count’, ‘optical FBE’ or similar), sample must be given directly to Haematology staff, not loaded on the track.
Laboratory Instructions	None
Accredited Test	Yes

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