Test Code PTH PTH Intact, Serum/Plasma
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Gold (SST) (Serum)
Alternate Specimen
Lavender(LAV-3mL)
Specimen Handling & Stability
Keep refrigerated. Separate serum within 2 hours maximum, and place on ice for delivery to the Lab.
Room Temperature: | 8 Hours |
Refrigerated: | 24 Hours |
Frozen: | 1 Month |
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Department
Chemistry
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Stat Turn-around Time
N/A
Routine Turn-around Time
1 Day
Reference Ranges
14-72 pg/mL