PTH-Related Protein

Message
Immediate Specimen Processing: Centrifuge and transfer plasma to a screw-cap transport tube. Mark tube as "Plasma"Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: AmbientSpecimen Stability: 7 days


Test Code
LAB704 PTHPR


Alias/See Also
PTHPR


CPT Codes
83519

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions: Centrifuge the specimen as soon as possible. Transfer the plasma to a plastic, screw-capped vial. Mark the specimen type as "plasma" on the transport tube. Do not submit unspun tubes.Preferred Testing Volume: 0.5 mL PlasmaMinimum Testing Volume: 0.3 mL Plasma Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 7 DaysRefrigerated : 7 DaysFrozen: 28 Days Causes for Rejection: Whole bloodPerforming Lab: Quest SJC


Report Available
5-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170966



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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