PTH, INTACT
Order Code:
PTH
Test Summary
Useful in making the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and a differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia.
Aliases
- INTACT PTH, parathyroid hormone
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Serum:
- Room Temperature: 8 hours
- Refrigerated: 2 days
- Frozen: 6 months
Plasma:
- Room Temp: 2 days
- Refrigerated: 3 days
- Frozen: 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from K2EDTA (Lavender Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, contaminated sample.
Order Code
PTH
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB349
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83970
Billing Code
- 300336
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric Assay (PTH)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
15-65 pg/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Serum:
- Room Temperature: 8 hours
- Refrigerated: 2 days
- Frozen: 6 months
Plasma:
- Room Temp: 2 days
- Refrigerated: 3 days
- Frozen: 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from K2EDTA (Lavender Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric Assay (PTH)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
15-65 pg/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up