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PTH/5
MessageThis 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