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Parathyroid Hormone Intact - Additional Specimen, Plasma

Message
This test will be used for intraoperative Parathyroid surgery.  


Test Code
PTH/ADD - NOCO


CPT Codes
83970

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


Minimum Volume
 
2 mL Plasma


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
15 - 65 pg/mL


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



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.