Test Code PTH-Intact PARATHYROID HORMONE-INTACT (PTH)
Aliasis
PTH
Patient Preparation
No special preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
Plasma: |
18.4-80.1 pg/mL |
Serum: |
18.5-88.0 pg/mL |
Reportable Units
pg/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold: |
60 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
|
60 mg/dL (conjugated) |
Lipemia Threshold: |
3275 mg/dL |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Serum |
|
Ambient: |
8 Hours |
Refrigerated: |
8 Hours |
Frozen: |
1 Month |
Lithium Heparin |
|
Ambient: |
9 Hours |
Refrigerated: |
72 Hours |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
83970