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