Parathyroid Hormone-related Peptide (PTH-rP)
Test Code: 503380
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 82397 001
Synonym
Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein; PTHrp
Specimen Type
Plasma, FROZEN; plasma with aprotinin (Trasylol(R)), (Trasylol(R) acceptable, not required)
Specimen Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing).
Specimen Handling
Collect into chilled or pre-frozen plastic lavender-top (EDTA) tube, noting the time of collection. After venipuncture, immediately mix specimen by inversion several times to ensure complete mixture. Separate plasma from cells by centrifugation. Separate plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze within 15 minutes of collection. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen sample, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen received at room temperature
Temperature
FREEZE
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence (ECL)
Stability
Room Temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 4 hours
Frozen: 1 month
Refrigerated: 4 hours
Frozen: 1 month
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 503381 | PTHrP (PTH-Related Peptide) | 15087-0 |
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