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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB3210 Immature Platelet Fraction

Clinical System Name

Immature Platelet Fraction

Synonyms

IPF

LAB3210

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s):  Lavender/EDTA, Heparinized Syringe

Preferred Vol:  1.0-3.0 mL

Minimum Vol:  0.5 mL Microtainer; 1.0 mL Macrotainer

 

Notes: A Lavender top/EDTA Macrotainer must contain at least 1.0 mL.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:  Insufficient Quantity, Wrong Sample Collection, Clotted Sample, Age of specimen

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: RT

Storage location:  Core 5 Fridge

 

Off-site collection: Store whole blood at room temperature and transport to Children's Lab immediately. Samples > 24 hours old may be rejected.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
 Whole blood RT

≤ 24 h
 Whole blood 2-8 C

≤ 48 h
  -20 C or -70 C

N

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y 24/7 1 h

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Core Hematology

Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)

CPT Codes

85055

Methodology

Method:  Sysmex XN-3000/1000 : Fluorescent Flow Cytometry with Platelet Specific Fluorescent Dyes.

Analytical Volume:  0.25 mL whole blood

Reference Range

0 - 7 %

 

Description

The immature platelet fraction (IPF) measures reticulated platelets in peripheral blood. IPF levels rise as bone marrow production of platelets increases. Its measurement provides an assessment of bone marrow platelet production.