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HelpTest ID BLOD0983 PTH Intact
AKA
Parathyroid Hormone
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma (preferred)
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.
Note: PTH cannot be an add-on test due to no room temperature stability.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | |
| Frozen | 6 months | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Rapid City
CPT
83970