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HelpOrder Code LAB1549 Intact Parathyroid Hormone (iPTH2), Serum and Plasma
Additional Codes
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Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
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RV PARATHYROID HORMONE |
LAB1549 |
IPTH |
Useful For
As an aid in the differential diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, or disorders of calcium metabolism.
Specimen Requirements
Special Note: Intraoperative (surgical) specimens can be run on green top (Lithium Heparin) tube.
Specimen Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: SST (gold-top)
Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube and Green top (Lithium heparin) gel tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Serum and plasma | Ambient |
≤ 8 hours |
| Refrigerated |
≤ 48 hours |
|
| Serum only (Plasma cannot be frozen) | Frozen (preferred) |
≤ 16 weeks |
Reference Range
14.2-75.2 pg/mL
For diagnostic purposes, the results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient's medical history, clinical examination, and other findings.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Immunometric