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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Intact Only, Plasma
Test CodePTHI
Alias/See Also
PTHI
CPT Codes
83970
Preferred Specimen
Submit ONE of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) or lavender-top
(EDTA) tube. Spin specimen down and send 0.5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send
0.5 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.
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) or lavender-top
(EDTA) tube. Spin specimen down and send 0.5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send
0.5 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
Immunometric
Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday
Reference Range
11-77 pg/mL or 1.2-8.2 pmol/mL
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department