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Parathyroid Hormone, Intact w/ Calcium

Test Code
PTHIN


Preferred Specimen
2 mL EDTA plasma (1.0 minimum) and 2 mL serum (1.0 minimum)


Instructions
Separate plasma asap


Transport Container
Lavender Tube and SST Tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
EDTA- 8 hrs at 20-25°C, 3 days at 2-8°C, 8 months at -70°C.  Serum- 4 hrs at 20-25°C, 2 days at 2-8°C, 1 month frozen.




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.