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PTH Antibody [36578]

Test Code
S48882


CPT Codes
83519

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Plasma


Methodology
Radiobinding Assay (RBA)

Setup Schedule
Tues, Thurs


Report Available
2 to 4 days


Clinical Significance
Useful in autoimmune disorders involving parathyroid gland resulting in the production of anti-PTH & hypo-parathyroidism.




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.