Test Code PTHIO Intra Operative Parathyroid Hormone, Intact
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
2 mL
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a PST tube. Centrifuge and refrigerate if testing might be delayed 8 hours or more. Freeze if testing may be delayed 48 hours or more.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens that are Lipemic or Hemolyzed;
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerate if testing might be delayed 8 hours or more. Freeze if testing may be delayed 48 hours or more.
Refrigerated 2 days
Turn Around Time
8 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Parathormone;PTH;C-Terminal Replacement Assay;N-Terminal Replacement Assay;Parathyroid Hormone Intact; IOPTH
Ordering Info
This test is indicated for patients undergoing surgery. This test is not recommended for routine PTH testing.
EPIC Code
LAB2535
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel, EDTA plasma
Testing Volume
0.5 mL (500 ul)
Patient Preparation
This test is only collected during Parathyroid Surgery.
Additional Information
Serum and EDTA are also acceptable samples types; however, avoid switching sample types when following patient levels over time.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
STAT Availability
Yes