Test Details
Mnemonic
PLABD
Ordering Code
3421700
CPT-4 Code(s)
86023
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 10 mL whole blood. CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Pediatric minimum volume: 1.0 mL
If the platelet count is less than 20,000/ccm submit 7 - 10 mL whole blood
Pediatric minimum volume: 1.0 mL
If the platelet count is less than 20,000/ccm submit 7 - 10 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume
5.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Critical room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Frozen specimens, gross hemolysis, ACD tubes
Stability
Room temperature: 6 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Reference Range
Anti-IgG Negative
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes