Intact PTH

Test Code: TD_CH141
CPT Code(s): 83970

$59

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

PTH, intact
Parathyroid Hormone

Test Includes

Intact PTH

Methodology

Abbott Alinity chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

15-65 pg/mL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

2 days refrigerated
6 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

0.5 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow specimen to clot completely for 20 to 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Centrifuge at 1,600 RCF for 10 minutes. Using a transfer pipette remove the serum and transfer to a transfer tube and clearly label as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.