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Parathyroid Hormone, Intact

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Parathyroid Hormone, Intact
Synonym(s)

PTH, Intact

Test ID
PTHI
Container Type

SST, Lavender Top Tube (K2EDTA or K3EDTA)

Specimen Type

Plasma or Serum or Unspun EDTA

Specimen Requirements

SST, or Lavender Top Tube

Alternate Specimen Type

K2EDTA, K3EDTA

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

Minimum Sample Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)

500 uL

Stability

PTH: Serum: 2 days at 2‑8 °C or 6 months at -20 °C
Plasma: 2 days 15‑25 °C,  3 days at 2‑8 °C, or 6 months at -20 °C
Unspun EDTA: 24 hours at 15‑25 °C

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Red Top Tubes, serum tubes without serum separators, unspun EDTA >24 hours after collection, unspun EDTA shipped refrigerated.

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA

Estimated TAT

0-2 days

Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday

CPT Code(s)

83970

Reference Range

15-65 pg/mL

Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics

LOINC Code(s)

2731-8