Test directory: PTH, Intact without Calcium

Ordering Code5676
Test NamePTH, Intact without Calcium
AliasIntact Parathyroid Hormone, w/out Calcium
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred Container1 SS (Serum/Separator - Red/Grey or Gold)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsOvernight fasting specimen preferred.
Handling InstructionsCentrifuge to separate within 1 hour of collection. If unable to send to Central Laboratory within 2 days of collection, aliquot and freeze.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 2 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time3 Days