Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Platelet Count

Automated count of platelets; confirmed with manual count where indicated.

NamePlatelet Count
Code1201
SectionClinical Pathology
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Specimen

0.5 mL EDTA whole blood or lithium heparin whole blood

Sampling Requirements

none

Collection Container

EDTA tube (purple top) and slide container.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Protect samples from direct contact with cold packs.

Special Instructions

None

Price$10.25
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—2 days
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1 day