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platelet count
Reference interval:
- 150-450 x 10E3/uL
Increases:
- see thrombocytosis
Decreases:
- see thrombocytopenia
Specimen:
- Whole blood (EDTA). Stable for 24 h at 4 C.
Related
platelet
thrombocytopenia
thrombocytosis (thrombocythemia)
Specific
platelet large fragments in blood
platelets in blood from fetus
platelets in cord blood
platelets large in blood
platelets small in blood
platelets, reticulated in blood
General
cell count
platelets in body fluid
References
- Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods,
19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co.,
Philadelphia, PA. 1996
- Panel of 10 tests
Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 40002
- Panel of 24 tests
Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 40003
- Panel of 38 tests
Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 40005
- Platelet
Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 40235
Component-of
coagulation screening panel
complete blood count (CBC)
DIC panel