Platelet Count Test | Austin Pathology

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Test Code	PLT
Container ID	EW, EWP, CH
Opt. Container	Sodium Citrate (Blue top)
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Regional and Metropolitan Specimen Receptions All requests for Optical Platelet Count are urgent - these must be given directly to a Haematology staff member upon receipt. All requests for Citrate Platelet Count - DO NOT SPIN. Whole blood sodium citrate to be given to Haematology directly. Enter code PLTCIT if platelet count is required on a citrate tube.

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