Test Code IPF Immature Platelet Fraction
Specimen and Container/Tube
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Preferred Specimen: lavender top
Other Acceptable specimens: not applicable
Volume
Preferred Volume: 4.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Specimen Stability
Storage Temperature |
Stability |
Room temperature (20 - 25°C) |
24 hours |
Refrigerated (2 - 10°C) |
24 hours |
Frozen (-20°C) |
not acceptable |
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen per standard laboratory collection procedures.
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
UCMC Onsite Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately.
UCMC Offsite and UC MedLab Outreach Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately. Specimens must be received within 8 hours. If transport is delayed, refrigerate specimens prior to transport.
Rejection Criteria
- Common specimen rejected situations include: incorrect specimen type, insufficient volume, missing or incomplete specimen identifiers, incorrect specimen transport, or specimens outside stability limits.
- Frozen or heated specimens will be rejected
- Clotted or quantity not sufficient specimens are not suitable for testing and will be rejected
Reference Values
Analyte |
Age |
Sex |
Reference Range |
IPF |
All |
Male and female |
0.9 - 4.8 % |
Critical Values
Not applicable
Clinical Indications
- Measure of thrombopoietic activity
- Ratio of immature platelets to the total number of platelets in a patient's peripheral blood
Test Components
Immature Platelet Fraction
Methodology
Sysmex XN
CPT Codes
85055
LOINC Codes
IPF 71693-6
Additional Information
If significant platelet clumps are present in lavender EDTA specimen, a sodium citrate blue top tube may be requested by the laboratory for accurate platelet count.
Turnaround Time
Turnaround times are relative to the time the specimen is received in the test laboratory.
STAT Turnaround Time: 60 minutes
Routine Turnaround Time: 240 minutes
Testing Schedule: 24/7
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Immature platelet count
Last Reviewed Date
8/12/2024