PTH-INTRAOPERATIVE(STAT)

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
PTH-INTRAOPERATIVE(STAT)


Alias/See Also
INTRAOPERATIVE PTH


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 LAV TOP TUBE ****NOTIFY LAB OF OPERATING ROOM CASE PRIOR TO SURGERY***** DRAW 1 LAV EDTA TUBE AND DELIVER TO LAB IMMEDIATELY. TEST WILL BE PROCESSED AS A STAT AND RUN IMMEDIATELY.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 2 days. Separate if not tested within this time.
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 months
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 5


Setup Schedule
WHEN NOTIFIED PRIOR OF COLLECTION, DONE DAY OF PROCEDURE


Reference Range
10 - 65 pg/mL

PTH should be interpreted in context of calcium or ionized calcium.


Clinical Significance
The assay is useful in making the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and a differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia. The assay helps in distinguishing hypercalcemia cause by either primary hyperparathyroidism or malignant disease.


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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.