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IMMATURE PLATELET FRACTION |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2524 Geisinger Epic ID: 41189 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Whole blood | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
Lavender-top (K2 EDTA) microcollection tube
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Specimen required: |
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube collected MUST be properly filled to at least 1.5 mL (half the fill volume of the tube). Lavender-top (K2EDTA) microcollection tube MUST be properly filled to at least 250 uL (half the fill volume of the tube). Sample MUST be collected at performing laboratory site. This test is not performed at certain clinic locations or Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. |
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| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. | |
Transport temperature: |
Drawn at performing sites only. DO NOT TRANSPORT or send through the pneumatic tube system. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 24 hours. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Clotted, frozen, hemolyzed, overfilled, underfilled, exceeded stability limits or sent through a pneumatic tube system. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
0.7-6.7% Established from a study performed at GMC and GWV in 2012. |
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Additional information: |
Potential related available add on testing includes:
CBC with WBC differential (LAB1963),
CBC(LAB1961),
HGB (LAB2461),
HCT (LAB2400),
PLT (LAB2863);
blood smear interpretation by pathologist (LAB2832). See individual test requirements. |
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CPT code(s): |
85055 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Immature platelet fraction and platelet count. | |
Methodology: |
Electronic resistance detection enhancd by hydrodynamic focusing and flow cytometry |
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Synonyms: |
Reticulated platelets; immature platelets IPFB
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Clinical significance: |
The IPF can be utilized in the evaluation of thrombocytopenia. The IPF is generally elevated in platelet consumption/destruction disorders or in bone marrow recovery. Thrombocytopenia with a low IPF indicates decreased bone marrow production. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16393688/ | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Mary Dhesi MD | |
| Review Date: | 02/03/2023 | |
Performing Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital
Geisinger Community Medical Center