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Parathyroid Hormone

Source Blood 
Mnemonic PTH 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL lavender top EDTA tube

1.0 mL plasma

Minimum Blood Volumes for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

 
Specimen Handling

Sample must be centrifuged and aliquotted within 8 hours of collection. 
If specimen will not be received at DSC within 8 hours, plasma must be frozen for transport.

Extra-regional:  FREEZE for transport to DSC.

 
Additional Information   
Testing Location RIA 
Testing Frequency Daily 
Alternate Name(s) PTH, Intact PTH 
Reference Interval 13 - 54 ng/L 


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