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Test Code LAB2504 (For OR use ONLY) PTH, INTRAOPERATIVE

Important Note

For OR use ONLY

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 83970

Methodology

Profile Information:
Calcium Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Intact, Intraoperative
Creatinine Phosphorus

Performing Laboratory

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

 

Submit two tubes of blood (Both are required for testing!):

 

Lithium heparin Plasma

Draw blood in 1 green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Serum is also acceptable, but not preferred. Transport immediately to lab. Deliver to Core Lab without delay. This sample is used for STAT Calcium, Creatinine, and Phosphorus testing only.

 

EDTA Plasma

Draw blood in 1 lavender EDTA tube. Lithium heparin and serum are acceptable, but not preferred due to delays in testing. Transport immediately to lab. Deliver to Core Lab without delay. This sample is used for STAT PTHIO testing only.

Reference Values

Intraoperative PTH, INTACT

12-88 pg/mL

Note: Intact PTH is recommended initial assay for differential diagnosis of calcium-related abnormalities.

 

See individual test listings for other reference values.