PARATHYROID HORMONE, INTACT
| Synonyms: | PTH; Parathyroid Hormone |
| Computer Code: | PTHIN |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (Light Green (Li heparin), Red, Gold (SST) or Lavender (EDTA) Top Tube). Must arrive in lab within 2 hours, otherwise immediately place on ice. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum, freeze immediately. Min 0.2 mL serum. |
| Reference Values: | Adults 19-67 years: 12-88 PG/mL |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 4 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 1 Hour |
| CPT Code(s): | 83970 |
| LCD or NCD: | LCD LCD LCD |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |