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Test Name: Platelet Count
Test Code: PLA
Male Reference Interval
| Age Category | Reference Interval | units |
| 0 y - <14 d | 150-500 | X10 9/L |
| 14 d - <2 m | 170-500 | X10 9/L |
| 2 m - <6 m | 210-650 | X10 9/L |
| 6 m - <2 y | 200-550 | X10 9/L |
| 2 y - <6 y | 180-490 | X10 9/L |
| 6 y - <12 y | 180-440 | X10 9/L |
| 12 y - <16 y | 165-440 | X10 9/L |
| 16 y - <19 y | 165-440 | X10 9/L |
| ≥ 19 y | 150-400 | X10 9/L |
Female Reference Interval
| Age Category | Reference Interval | units |
| 0 y - <14 d | 150-500 | X10 9/L |
| 14 d - <2 m | 170-500 | X10 9/L |
| 2 m - <6 m | 210-650 | X10 9/L |
| 6 m - <2 y | 200-550 | X10 9/L |
| 2 y - <6 y | 180-490 | X10 9/L |
| 6 y - <12 y | 180-440 | X10 9/L |
| 12 y - <16 y | 165-440 | X10 9/L |
| 16 y - <19 y | 165-440 | X10 9/L |
| ≥ 19 y | 150-400 | X10 9/L |
Turn around time:
Collection Container: Lavender
Sample Type: Whole Blood EDTA
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL
Testcode and Ordering Information: Component of CBC
Collection and Shipping Requirements: Refrigerate. Send on ice pack.
