Epic Code LAB108 Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Intact
Test Name Alias
PTH Intact | 8621
Interface Order Alias
10770
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Capillary collect ok: Yes
Microtainer acceptable: Yes
Collection Instructions:
- Gently invert tube 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
- Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes
- Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Processed Specimen: Serum
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
Aliquot:
Processing Instructions:
- Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
- Minimum 1.0 mL serum (neonate 0.5 mL serum)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage
Laboratory Retention: 72 hours
Test Frequency
Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.
Reference Range
Male/Female
0 Minutes – <18 Years: Reference range has not been established
18 Years – 150 Years: 11 – 67 pg/mL
Performing Department
CHEMISTRY
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
CPT
83970-LAB PTH
CDM Code
4051065
Epic Test ID
1230101102
LOINC
PTH Intact: 2731-8
Beaker LOINC
HEMOLYSIS INDEX: N/A
LIPEMIA INDEX, SERUM: N/A
PTH INTACT: 2731-8
Mayo Access Code
SHO8621
Additional Information
Grand Rapids Hospitals:
EDTA plasma is also acceptable at Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory (Grand Rapids) for use on intraoperative cases.
Reviewed Date
3/5/2020
Beaker Names
Beaker Procedure Name: PTH INTACT
Beaker Display Name: Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Intact
BEAKER TEST NAME: PTH INTACT
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: PTH Intact
Beaker Synonyms
No synonym on file
Beaker Location, Container and Temperature
BW CHEMISTRY: GOLD TOP SST TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated
BR CHEMISTRY: GOLD TOP SST TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated