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Published on February 12, 2021

Platelet Electron Microscopy

(Also available as a component of Platelet Aggregation with EM Test)

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type x 2

Test ID LAB11416
EPIC Order PLATELET ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
CPT Code(s) 88348
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station N/A
Specimen

6 mL blood/lavender EDTA Tube; See Comment
Availability Sent to Reference Laboratory - Texas Children's Hospital
Turnaround Time 7-10 days
Reference Range See separate report
Comments
  • Test must be scheduled with Special Coagulation (984-974-8326).   Sample can only be collected Monday - Friday.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 12, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514