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HelpTest Code PTHI Parathyroid Hormone, Intact
Alias
N/A
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Pearl EDTA Plasma Tube
Instructions/Special Handling
None
Preferred Specimen
Pearl EDTA Tube
Acceptable Specimes
- Serum
- Gold SST tube
- Red tube
- EDTA
- Lav tube
- Pink tube
Units
pg/ml
Reference Ranges
15-65pg/ml
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | 100mg/dl |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 2 days |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 3 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 6 months |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas - Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay |
CPT Code(s)
83970
Panel Components
N/A