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HelpOrderable Name 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.
Useful 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
Method Name
Flow Cytometry
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen 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 dayCPT Code Information
85055