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HelpTest Code LAB108 Parathyroid Hormone, Intact
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia.
Diagnosis of primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism.
Diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism.
Monitoring end-stage renal failure patients for possible renal osteodystrophy.
Collect
Serum, Plasma
Collection Device
Gold Top Tube, Green Top Tube
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp (Green Top) |
8 Hours |
| Room Temp (Gold Top) | 4 Hours |
| Refrigerated (Green Top) | 48 Hours |
| Refrigerated (Gold Top) | 8 Hours |
| Frozen | 6 Months |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated, Frozen
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
7/14/25 ES
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |