PTH INTRAOPERATIVE

Message

Immediate Specimen Processing: Centrifuge specimen and transfer plasma to a plastic screw-cap tube prior to transportation. Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 2 days

Test Code

LAB2401 PTHOR

Alias/See Also

PTHOR

CPT Codes
83970

Includes

If multiple specimens are collected, submit each tube inder a separate order for PTH INTRAOPERATIVE [LAB2401] .Typical specimen collection order:Baseline #1, Pre-incisionBaseline #2, Post-Incision/Pre-excision5 minutes post-excision10 minute post-excisionAny additional samples will be labeled PTHOR #5, #6, etc.

Instructions

Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Centrifuge in Stat Spin centrifuge for 3 minutes and separate plasma from the packed cells as soon as possible. Minimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mL of Plasma Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : 2 daysFrozen: 6 months Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, QNS, severely hemolyzed samples and any sample from which the lipid layer has not been removed.

Clinical Significance

1230130135

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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