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Parathormone, intact
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | PTH (PTHI for additional samples) |
| Test group | Parathormone |
| Performed by | China Basin Chemistry |
| In House Availability | Monday, Wednesday, Friday (day shift) |
| Method | Two-site chemiluminescent enzyme-labeled immunometric assay (Siemens Immulite 2000). |
| Collection Instructions | Transport promptly to laboratory. |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.6 mL serum |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Delivered to lab > 30 min after collection |
| Processing notes | Process immediately in refrigerated centrifuge and freeze at -20C. |
| Units | ng/L |
| Normal range | 12-65 ng/L |
| Synonyms | PTH; Parathyroid hormone |
| Stability | PTH is only stable for 2 hours at room temperature. |
| Turn around times | 1-3 days |
| Additional information | A serum calcium is automatically ordered and charged on the same specimen or group of specimens. |
| Last Updated | 9/9/2010 3:14:05 PM |
| Entry Number | 725 |
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If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667