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HelpTest Code PTH Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Intact, Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s) from a fasting patient before 10 a.m. Spin down and send 2 mL (pediatric: 1 mL) of serum.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum |
RT, spun |
8 hrs |
|
Refrigerated |
2 days |
Reference Values
15-65 pg/mL
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
Reject |
Gross: |
Reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
83970
Secondary ID
HHA1445
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Intact, Serum |
2731-8 |