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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