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Test Code LAB108A Parathyroid Hormone, Intraoperative (6 Time Points)

Intended Use

Used intraoperatively in patient undergoing thyroidectomy to evaluate the presence of hyperactive parathyroid tissue. Samples are collected at 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 minute intervals.

 

This is a panel for all 6 time points. The test codes for the individual components are as follows:
 

  • LAB 108B - PTH-IO 0 Min
  • LAB 108C - PTH-IO 5 Min
  • LAB 108D - PTH-IO 10 Min
  • LAB 108E - PTH-IO 15 Min
  • LAB 108F - PTH-IO 20 Min
  • LAB 108G - PTH-IO 30 Min

Methodology

Immunoenzymatic 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 (minimum volume: 0.5 mL)

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