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Immature Platelet Fraction (LAB001625)
Test Mnemonic:
Test Mnemonic:

IPF

Specimen Requirements:

 Electronic resistance detection enhanced by hydrodynamic focusing. and flow Cytometry

Specimen Requirements:

TAT: 1 hour; Routine: 4 hours

Reference Range:
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Special Instructions: ECMO specimens should be delivered directly to the Hematopathology lab.

If applicable, state clinical information that is required to be provided with specimen.

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Critical Value:

Platelets  <50 or > 1000 x 103/uL

 

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Synonyms:

Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF, reticulated platelets) is the percent of platelets newly released from the bone marrow.  IPF reflects the rate of thrombopoiesis.

Clinical Indication:

By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation, patient age and sex)

Patient Preparation :

 Samples are accepted 24 hours per day.

Patient Preparation :

85055

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent.
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