Test Overview
Sysmex XN-9100
Evaluation of bleeding disorders.
Updated January 2021
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 - 8 hours
- Blood Survey, Platelet Count
STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).
Specimen Requirements
Contact Hematology Laboratory at 936-6866 for alternate collection materials when a manual platelet is ordered due to clumping.
Collect specimen in a lavender top EDTA K2 Vacutainer® tube or EDTA K2 Microtainer® tube. Send intact within 24 hours of collection if stored at room temperature or within 48 hours if stored refrigerated.
3 ml EDTA K2 whole blood in Vacutainer® tube or 500 µl EDTA K2 whole blood in Microtainer® tube
1 ml EDTA K2 whole blood in Vacutainer® tube or 300 µl EDTA K2 whole blood in Microtainer® tube
Additional Information
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Questionable counts are confirmed by phase contrast microscopy at no additional charge.
CTAD tube may be collected when platelet clumps occur on two consecutive draws.
Fingerstick Thrombo-Tic may be collected if EDTA K2 and CTAD tubes have platelet clumps.
Contact Hematology Lab at 936-6866 for further information.