Intact Parathyroid Hormone

Message
SRHC Clients:

Please call chemistry department at 725-4831 to inform them of surgical cases.

1 lavender top tube (EDTA plasma)

Transport at room temp < 4 hours.
Transport refrigerated > 4 hours.

Calcium is not included.  Order separately if needed.


Test Code
IPTH


Alias/See Also
Parathyroid Hormone Intact
Intact PTH


CPT Codes
83970

Includes
Parathyroid Hormone Intact
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE A CALCIUM.  PLEASE ORDER SEPERATELY IF NEEDED.


Preferred Specimen
1 lavender tube


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 lime green tube top, 1 yellow tube top


Transport Container
1 lavender tube


Specimen Stability
EDTA Plasma-
Rm temp: 25 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days

Serum-
Rm temp: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 8 hours

Lithium Heparin plasma-
Rm temp: 9 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
1-3 days


Reference Range
See patient report.




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.