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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Profile
Test CodePTHP
Alias/See Also
PTH
Preferred Specimen
Submit the following specimens:
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send
1 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Note: Because of nocturnal rise in intact PTH
levels, specimens should be drawn in morning after 7 a.m.,
preferably after an overnight fast. However, physicians may for
various reasons wish to order test at alternative times.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send
1 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Note: Because of nocturnal rise in intact PTH
levels, specimens should be drawn in morning after 7 a.m.,
preferably after an overnight fast. However, physicians may for
various reasons wish to order test at alternative times.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate up to 48 hours/Frozen OK
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Calcium | Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Intact Only |
| Creatinine | Phosphorus |
Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday
Reference Range
See individual test listings.
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department
