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HelpTest Code LAB4020 IMMATURE PLATELET FRACTION
Additional Codes
Internal: 12844
External: IMMPLT
Beaker: LAB4020
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: EDTA (Lavender Top)
NOTE: Patients with platelets that clump, collect both an EDTA (lavender top) AND a Sodium Citrate (blue top).
Specimen Type: Whole blood EDTA
Preferred Volume: Tube at least 1/3 full
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.30 mL
Specimen Processing: Store and transport refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Clotted specimens. Grossly hemolyzed.
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Frozen (-20øC) | Not acceptable |
Method
Automated
Synonyms
IPF, Immature Platelet, Imm PLT, Reticulated Platelets
Department
Hematology
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Test Includes
Immature Platelet Fraction %, Immature Platelet Fraction Absolute
Turnaround Time
24 hours
CPT Codes / Price Quote Code / Billing Information
85055