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Test Code LABSGPTH Parathyroid Hormone, Intact, Plasma, Surgery Only

Important Note

This test is for Surgical Use Only.

Please see LAB1549-Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Immunochem, Intact Only (No Calcium), Plasma or Serum or LAB1622-Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Immunochem, Plasma or Serum, for routine testing.

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
PTH INTACT, SURGERY LABSGPTH SGPTH

 

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Specimen Requirements

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

2. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of plasma is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.

3. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of draw.

Additional Information:

1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate 48 hours OK/Frozen OK/Ambient NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Test is performed Monday through Friday at SMDC Main Laboratory.

Performing Laboratory

Chemistry-

SMDC Clinical Lab

St. Joseph's Medical Center

Virginia Hospital Lab

Fargo Hospital Lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83970-PTH

Reference Values

15-115 pg/mL