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Test Code LABPLTCIT Clumped Platelet, Citrated Draw

Clinical Information

For patients with suspected EDTA-induced platelet clumping. 

Synonym

  • CITPLT

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: 1 Full 3.2% Citrate Blue Top, 1 Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: 1 Full 3.2% Citrate Blue Top, 1 Lavender Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 3 mL - 3.2% Citrate Blue Top, 1.5 mL - Lavender Top

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Rejection Due To

  • Gross hemolysis
  • Clotted specimens

Reference Values

FEMALE MALE
0-14 days: 144-449 K/uL
15-30 days: 279-571 K/uL
31-60 days: 331-597 K/uL
61-179 days: 247-580 K/uL
180 days-2 years: 214-459 K/uL
2-5 years: 189-394 K/uL
6-11 years: 199-367 K/uL
12-17 years: 194-345 K/uL
18+ years: 150-393 K/uL		 0-14 days: 218-419 K/uL
15-30 days: 248-586 K/uL
31-60 days: 229-562 K/uL
61-179 days: 244-529 K/uL
180 days-2 years: 206-445 K/uL
2-5 years: 202-403 K/uL
6-11 years: 206-369 K/uL
12-17 years: 175-332 K/uL
18+ years: 146-337 K/uL

Method Description

Electronic resistance detection and flow cytometry.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Clumped Platelet, Citrated Draw Blue

CPT Code Information

85049

LOINC Code Information

777-3