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HelpTest ID IMPLF Immature Platelet Fraction, Blood
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Secondary ID
622937Useful For
Assessing thrombopoietic activity with increased values observed when bone marrow is stimulated to produce platelets
Differentiating causes of thrombocytopenia
Predicting platelet recovery in patients undergoing treatments that affect platelet counts, such as chemotherapy
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 48 hours |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Clotted | Reject |
Reference Values
1.1-8.6%
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
85055