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PTH-INTRAOPERATIVE(STAT)
MessageCHEMISTRY
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
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.
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
