Blood Cell and Platelet Analysis Procedure.

The lab analyst performs a blood count on the red and white blood cells and platelets also known as thrombocytes. The provider also determines the hemoglobin, typically by spectrophotometry, and the hematocrit, or packed red cell volume, by calculation in a whole blood sample. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.