CDOS

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Intact

Test Code: 015610

Performing Lab: LabCorp

CPT Code: 83970 001

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Synonym

PTH Intact; PTH Whole Molecule

Specimen Type

Plasma (preferred)

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube (preferable)

Volume

1.5 mL

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing).

Specimen Handling

Transfer separated plasma into a plastic transport tube clearly labeled as EDTA plasma and maintain at refrigerated temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions

Whole blood; plasma other than EDTA; hemolysis; room temperature serum

Temperature

Refrigerate (preferable)

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA). This assay is performed on the Roche cobas instrument in multiple laboratories throughout Labcorp.

Stability

Room Temperature: 2 days (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference)
Refrigerated: 3 days (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference)
Frozen: 6 months (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference)

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
015610	PTH, Intact	2731-8

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