Intact PTH And Calcium
Order Code: PTHI
Test Summary
The assay is useful in making the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and a differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia. The assay helps in distinguishing hypercalcemia cause by either primary hyperparathyroidism or malignant disease.
Aliases
- Parathyroid
- PTH
- PTH Assay
- PTH, Intact
- PTH, Intact (IRMA) &Calcium
- Parathyroid Hormone Level
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge 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 or Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 8 hours
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from K2EDTA can be also used for the PTH
Unacceptable Specimens
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Incorrect specimen type
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper storage conditions
- Exceeds specimen stability guidelines
- Contaminated sample
Order Code
PTHI
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1921
Includes
Includes: PTH Intact, Calcium
CPT Code
- 82310
- 83970
Billing Code
- 300176
- 300336
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
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
See Report
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. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge 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 or Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 8 hours
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from K2EDTA can be also used for the PTH
Unacceptable Specimens
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Incorrect specimen type
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper storage conditions
- Exceeds specimen stability guidelines
- Contaminated sample
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up