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PTH, Intact
Test Code015610
Alias/See Also
PTH Intact; PTH Whole Molecule
CPT Codes
83970
Preferred Specimen
Plasma (preferred)
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL each tube (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing).
Instructions
Transfer separated plasma into a plastic transport tube clearly labeled as EDTA plasma and maintain at refrigerated temperature.
Transport Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube (preferable)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate (preferable)
Specimen Stability
Room temp/Refrigerate: 3 days; Frozen: 14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Whole blood; plasma other than EDTA; hemolysis; room temperature or refrigerated serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Setup Schedule
M-F(3) S/S (2)
