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HelpTest ID BLOD0983 PTH Intact
AKA
Parathyroid Hormone
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma (preferred)
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Fasting is preferred. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Note: PTH cannot be an add-on test due to no room temperature stability.
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | |
| Frozen | 4 weeks | Preferred for transport |
Note: EDTA Whole Blood is stable 2 days refrigerated.
Note: PTH cannot be an add-on test due to no room temperature stability.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Immunometric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
83970