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Citrated Platelet Count (Blood)

Alternate Names
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Test Code
PLTCIT
Testing Laboratory
Haematology
Specimen Type

Blood
Container Type

Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Top) - DEDICATED

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

Only required if patient has two or more episodes of platelet clumping in Full Blood Examination.
Collection Instructions

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Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Daily
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability
Room Temperature 4 hours
Refrigerated (2 - 4°C) 8 hours
Container ID
C, CP
CSR Instructions

WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception 

  • Give sample directly to Haematology staff
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

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Austin Hospital Studley Road
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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