Laboratory Services
Parathyroid Hormone, Intact
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| Test Description |
Parathyroid Hormone, Intact
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| Synonym(s) |
PTH, Intact |
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| Test ID |
PTHI
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| Container Type |
SST, Lavender Top Tube (K2EDTA or K3EDTA) |
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| Specimen Type |
Plasma or Serum or Unspun EDTA |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
K2EDTA, K3EDTA |
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST, or Lavender Top Tube |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST: Must be spun within 45 minutes of collection and transported refrigerated EDTA: Centrifuge and aliquot within 45 minutes of collection and transport room temperature or refrigerated. Unspun EDTA: MUST be transported room temperature ONLY |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL |
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| Stability |
PTH: Serum: 2 days at 2‑8 °C or 6 months at -20 °C |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Red Top Tubes, serum tubes without serum separators, unspun EDTA >24 hours after collection, unspun EDTA shipped refrigerated. |
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| Methodology |
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
83970 |
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| Reference Range |
15-65 pg/mL |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2731-8 |
