Immature platelet fraction

Alphabetical Test listing

Immature platelet fraction-8931

Test name:

Test number:

8931

Excellian order number:

LAB8931

Abbreviation:

IPF

Alternate names:

Reticulated platelet

Useful for:

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

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

5.0 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen; do not spin

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 48 hours

Ambient (OK) - 24 hours

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Clotted specimen
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Hemolysis
Delay in transport
Improper storage/transport temperature

Performing lab:

AHL - Hematology: H

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

Routine - 1 day
Available STAT

Method:

Sysmex

Reference ranges:

0.9 - 11.2%

CPT codes:

85055

Date created:

02/29/2012

Revised date:

07/13/2018

Review date:

01/12/2024