Test Code LAB5070 Parathyroid Hormone
Aliases
PTH
Performing Section
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Blood:
Light Green Top Tube-Lithium Heparin
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 1.2 mL
Minimum: 0.6 mL
Processing Instructions
CENTRIFUGE sample per procedure.
Store and send sample refrigerated via courier.
Temperature
Refrigerated
TAT
Routine: 180 minutes
STAT: 30 minutes
Test Components
Parathyroid Hormone
CPT
83970
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 2 days
Reference Range
8.70-77.10 pg/mL