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Additional Codes
LAB1748
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Quantitative Automated Hematology Analyzer
Testing Algorithm
If platelet count is < 50 x103 /uL, the Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) will reflex with an additional charge.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: 500 microliters of blood in a lavender EDTA Microtainer is also acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
See Reference Ranges and Alerts in Special Instructions
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
85025
85055 - Immature platelet function, if indicated
Stability
24 hours
Profile Information
Includes WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, platelet count, NRBC, MPV, and 5-part automated differential (% absolute neutrophils, % lymphs, % monos, % eos, and % baso).
A manual, 100-cell differential count is available ONLY when generated by reflex criteria established by MBMC Laboratory. Notify Laboratory if ADD ON manual differential is ordered by physician (EPIC CODE: LAB6668) within 24 hours of collection. All alert values will be called and documented.If an abnormal value or flag is triggered on the initial patient specimen, a manual smear will always be reviewed. Any subsequent specimen within 72 hours will be verified by the “Consistent Rule” unless there is a change in the values and flags in which case a new smear review will be conducted.