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PARATHYROID HORMONE, INTRAOPERATIVE BASELINE
MessageChemistry
Test Code
LAB5210595
Alias/See Also
Parathyroid
CPT Codes
83970
Includes
Para thyroid Hormone
Preferred Specimen
EDTA plasma (Lavender Top)
Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 3 mL
Plasma: 1.5 mL
Plasma: 1.5 mL
Instructions
Testing is scheduled in advance, O.R. responsible for notifying
lab at least 24 hours before surgery and providing phone extension for
notification of results.
The collection tube label, in addition to the standard patient information,
should include the date and time of draw, employee # and draw interval
i.e. Baseline, 30 min, 60 min, etc.
LAB:
Due to the time critical nature of intraoperative testing each campus
location has a designated PTH-Intraoperative order.
Newport Beach Campus, order PTH Intraoperative Baseline first then PTH intraoperative. Refer to SOP.
Lab will place STAT PTH Intraoperative orders upon receipt of specimen and call
results to phone extension provided
lab at least 24 hours before surgery and providing phone extension for
notification of results.
The collection tube label, in addition to the standard patient information,
should include the date and time of draw, employee # and draw interval
i.e. Baseline, 30 min, 60 min, etc.
LAB:
Due to the time critical nature of intraoperative testing each campus
location has a designated PTH-Intraoperative order.
Newport Beach Campus, order PTH Intraoperative Baseline first then PTH intraoperative. Refer to SOP.
Lab will place STAT PTH Intraoperative orders upon receipt of specimen and call
results to phone extension provided
Specimen Stability
To be performed as soon as possible
Reference Range
15-65 pg/mL
Performing Laboratory
Newport only
