Platelets

Synonym(s)	CBC, Plt, thrombocytes, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis
Specimen	4 mL EDTA (Purple top)
Paediatric Specimen	0.5 mL EDTA (Purple top)
Minimum Volume	250uL
Add-on conditions	24 hours @ 4°C
Test Availability	Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time	Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Haematology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2445
Registration Code	CBCD
Deletion Code	1000
Useful Information	Requests for platelets have a full CBC performed Click here
Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request