Immature Platelet Fraction

Orderable EAP code:

LAB101508

Billable EAP Codes:

80004059 x 1

CPT Codes:

85055 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours
Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

Interpretation:

The Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) is an index of thrombopoiesis and can help to determine the mechanism of thrombocytopenia. An increased IPF in the presence of thrombocytopenia is indicative of a platelet destruction or consumption condition. Values at or below this range in combination with thrombocytopenia are indicative of decreased marrow production.

Specimen Requirements:

3.0 mL blood in a LAVENDER top vacutainer, collected within 24 Hrs of testing.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL in a 0.5 mL LAVENDER top tube, collected within 24 Hrs of testing.

Reference Range:

1.0 to 7.5%

Synonyms:

IPF, Reticulated Platelet

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