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HelpTest Code PTH | BEAKER: LAB108 Parathyroid Hormone, Intact
Additional Codes
For Pediatric patients at Shreveport/Monroe regions only- use EAP LAB9252
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB108
Epic Description: PTH, INTACT
Synonym
PTH, Intact
N-PTH
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
All South Louisiana sites except Chabert:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
4.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Chabert and Ochsner LSU Monroe:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
Shreveport Labs:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red with clot activator and Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Specimen is stable for up to 2 days, refrigerated. If not tested within 48 hours of collection, aliquot plasma into plastic vial and freeze. Transport frozen.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 Hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge. Transport to laboratory. If testing will be delayed more than 2 days, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and freeze.
CPT Code Information
83970
Patient Preparation
Collect specimen in am, preferably after fasting.