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PTH Intact - Routine

Test Code
PTH INTACT-ROUT


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Serum from BLOOD (PLAIN RED)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated - see specimen stability section for more details


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 2 days. Separate if not tested within this time.
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 months
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 5


Reference Range
10 - 65 pg/mL

PTH should be interpreted in context of calcium or ionized calcium.


Clinical Significance
The assay is useful in making the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and a differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia. The assay helps in distinguishing hypercalcemia cause by either primary hyperparathyroidism or malignant disease.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973


Last Updated: December 19, 2024


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