20182:IMMATURE PLATELET FRACTION (IPF)
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Alias Names: |
Reticulated Platelet Count / Platelet Reticulocyte Count / IPF |
Methodology: |
Automated hematology analyzer using fluorescent flow cytometry |
Edit Date: |
6/11/2010 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
Same day as tested |
CPT Code: |
85055 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA). |
Handling: |
Send to the laboratory within 24 hours, ambient (preferred) or refrigerated. Do not freeze. |
Stability: |
Unstable frozen. |
Standard Volume: |
4 mL EDTA whole blood. |
Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL EDTA whole blood in a 1.0 mL micro-collection tube. |
Transport: |
Ambient (preferred) or refrigerated. |
Comments: |
For use in evaluation of thrombocytopenia, with elevated levels seen in consumptive processes such as ITP. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Gross hemolysis, clotted or frozen specimen, delayed transport. |