PTH Intact - Stat (Operating Room only)

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.

Test Code

PTH INTACT-STAT

Alias/See Also

Chemistry

Preferred Specimen

Lavender top (EDTA) tube, plasma

Other Acceptable Specimens

Gold top tube, serum

Transport Temperature

Frozen

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
Alternate contact: Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092

Last Updated: May 17, 2022

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.