Methodology
Automated Cell Count
Synonyms
Immature Platelet Fraction
Specimen Type
blood
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
24 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3 mL blood
Container Type
Lavender EDTA
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated=48 Hours
Specimen Stability
Ambient=24 Hours, Refrigerated=48 Hours
Rejection Criteria
Sample received over 48 Hours, Frozen, Clotted, Hemolyzed
Test Volume Required
3 mL blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Sample stability only 48 Hours
CPT Codes
85055
Initials
CS 3/20/23
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