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PARATHYROID HORMONE, INTACT

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB108


Alias/See Also
Parathyroid


CPT Codes
83970

Preferred Specimen
Gold top (serum separator tube)


Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 800 uL (THREE full red-top microtainers).

Serum: 400 uL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top tube acceptable


Instructions
Refrigerated: 2 days.
Frozen: 28 days.



Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 2 days.
Frozen: 28 days.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Turbid or hemolyzed sample.


Setup Schedule
Everyday


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
8-75 pg/mL


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport



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.