Immature Platelet Fraction
Abbrev Code: | IPF | ||
Order Code: | LAB6397 | Order Name: | Immature PLT Fraction |
Synonyms: | Reticulated platelets | ||
Methodology: | Sysmex fluorescent flow cytometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 85055 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours per day. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2-3 mL EDTA tube or 0.5 mL in an EDTA microtainer |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL EDTA tube or 0.3 mL in an EDTA microtainer |
Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
Collection Instructions: | Immediately mix specimen 10 times by gentle inversion. |
Causes for Rejection: | Clotted specimen, platelet clumping, specimens over 24 hours old, not stored at 2-8 degrees. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Hematology (St. John's) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | 1-7% |
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