Immature Platelet Fraction

Label Mnemonic:	IPF
Epic code:	LAB7376
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Blood

Specimen Instructions:

Test should be run within 24 hours of draw time. Platelet count should be performed on same sample.

Collection Medium:

Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)

Minimum:

Full draw; 3.0 mL lavender top; (or fingerstick)

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

Routine turnaround time is approximately 1 hour.

Reference Range:

1.1-6.1%

Methodology:

Flow Cytometry

CPT Code:

85055