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Test Code LAB108C Parathyroid Hormone, Intraoperative 5 Min

Intended Use

Used intraoperatively in patient undergoing thyroidectomy to evaluate the presence of hyperactive parathyroid tissue.

Methodology

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Plasma (herarinized) 

Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint-top (lithium heparin) 

Acceptable Specimen: Serum or Plasma

Container/Tube:  Plain, Red-top or gold, serum gel tube, EDTA

Specimen:  1.0 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL)

Collection Instructions:  Forward promptly.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerated: 48 hours

Frozen: -20C for 6 months

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83970