Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Intact (PTH INTACT)
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| Synonyms:
| PTH Intact |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.7mL |
| Collection: | Plasma samples are stable at room temperature for 48 hours; refrigerated at 4°C for 72 hours and frozen at -70°C. for 6 months. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Whole blood; plasma other than EDTA, Incorrect specimen type, hemolysis, specimen storage; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | |
| Methodology: | Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA) |
| Test Use: | Differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |