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PTH, Intraoperative

Message
Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory. Notify the laboratory at least 4 hours before the patient is scheduled to be drawn.


Test Code
PTHOP


CPT Codes
83970, 82310

Preferred Specimen
0.4 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube


Instructions
Bring to the lab STAT for STAT testing.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 2 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed specimens


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Available STAT 1/2 Hour


Reference Range
PTH, Intact 14.5 - 75.2 pg/mL

 


Performing Laboratory
York Hospital Laboratory



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.