Immature platelet fraction

Alphabetical Test listing

Immature platelet fraction-8931

  
Immature platelet fraction
  
8931
  
LAB8931
  
IPF
  
Reticulated platelet
  
  • Differential diagnosis of thrombocytopenia
  • Monitoring bone marrow recovery after chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation
  • Risk stratification in acute coronary syndromes 
  • Monitoring the effect of treatment with antiplatelet drugs in patients with coronary artery diseases
  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
5.0 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  

Submit entire specimen; do not spin

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hours

Ambient (OK) - 24 hours

  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Clotted specimen
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Hemolysis
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage/transport temperature
  
AHL - Hematology: H
  
Daily
  
Routine - 1 day
Available STAT
  

Sysmex

  

0.9 - 11.2%

  
85055
  
02/29/2012
  
07/13/2018
  
01/12/2024