| Ordering Code | 5676 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | PTH, Intact without Calcium |
| Alias | Intact Parathyroid Hormone, w/out Calcium |
| Preferred Specimen | Plasma |
| Preferred Container | 1 PS (Li Heparin/Separator - Lt. Green) |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions | All specimen types must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. If no gel separation present in tube and testing is delayed, plasma/serum is aliquoted from cells within 2 hours of collection. Keep tubes stoppered at all times. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated International: Frozen |
| Specimen Stability | Plasma: Ambient: 8 Hours Refrigerated: 48 Hours Frozen: 6 Months Serum: Ambient: 4 Hours Refrigerated: 8 Hours Frozen: 6 Months Frozen samples should be thawed no more than 3 times. DO NOT use frost-free freezers. |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 3 Days |
