Parathyroid Hormone

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	PTH
Specimen Requirements	1 x 4 mL lavender top EDTA tube 1.0 mL plasma Minimum Whole Blood Volumes for Micro-Collections using Microtainers
Specimen Handling	PSC & RRL: Centrifuge, pour off, and transport plasma to DSC. NOTE: if specimen will not be received by DSC within 8 hours, freeze plasma prior to transport. Extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze plasma prior to transport to DSC. DSC: Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.
Additional Information
Testing Location	Immunochemistry
Testing Frequency	Weekdays
Alternate Name(s)	PTH, Intact PTH
Reference Interval	13 - 54 ng/L

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