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

2 days at room temperature (15-25°C); 3 days at 2-8°C; 6 months at -20°C (freeze only once)

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

Gross hemolysis

Methodology

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

Refer to the Chemistry Reference Range and Critical Results documents in the Resources file on the facility test directory page.

Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center

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