Ordering Recommendation
Evaluate and monitor thrombocytopenia.
Mnemonic
IMM PLT
Methodology
Automated Cell Count
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (K2EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Age | Male (percent) | Female (percent) |
0-180 days | 2.3-7.1 | 1.6-7.1 |
6-23 months | 1.7-4.1 | 1.7-4.8 |
2-5 years | 1.4-3.9 | 1.3-3.9 |
6-11 years | 1.3-5.2 | 1.3-5.0 |
12-17 years | 1.9-6.4 | 1.7-6.7 |
18 years and older | 1.0-11.4 | 1.0-11.4 |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
85055
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2013361 | Immature Platelet Fraction | 71693-6 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Reticulated Platelet
Immature PLT Fraction