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PTH/5

Message
This test will be used for intraoperative Parathyroid surgery - 5 Minutes Following Removal of Parathyroid Specimen


Test Code
PTH/5 - NOCO


CPT Codes
83970

Preferred Specimen
2 mL Plasma from Purple EDTA (tube must be ½ full)


Minimum Volume
2 ml


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
EDTA plasma Ambient 8 hours
EDTA plasma Refrigerate 14 days


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


Methodology
Two-site sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminometric technology.

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
15 - 65 pg/mL


Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory



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.