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HelpTest Code LAB108 Parathyroid Hormone, Intact
Intended Use
Intended for the quantitative determination of intact parathyroid hormone (parathyrin, PTH) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access/DxI Immunoassay Systems.
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic "Sandwich" Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin)
Acceptable: Serum or Plasma
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube, EDTA
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL of (minimum 0.5mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen (-20ºC): up to 6 months
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83970