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| PARATHYROID HORMONE |
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| Alternate Names: | iPTH, intraoperative PTH |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours (intratoperative PTH performed in OR must be scheduled with laboratory 24 hours in advance; please call lab for more details). |
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescence |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine:
4 Hours Intraoperative: <1 hour (please notify laboratory before sending specimen). |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | Lavender Vacutainer® tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 2.5 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | None |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range: | 14 - 72 pg/mL |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling Specimen greater than 6 hours old. |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB PTH (Parathyroid) Intact Molecule |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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