Test Code LAB2504 (For OR use ONLY) PTH, INTRAOPERATIVE
Additional Codes
CPT Code: 83970
Methodology
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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.