Sign in →

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Intraoperative

Important Note

This test is to be ordered only on patients having parathyroidectomy surgery.

Additional Codes

LAB30522

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Electro-Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

 

Specimen Requirements

Call Missouri Baptist Medical Center Laboratory Customer Support at 314-996-4522 at least 24 hours prior to surgery.

 

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Pearl-top (EDTA), plastic tube

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Container/ Tube:  A lavender-top (EDTA) tube is also acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0- 18 yr:  14-72 pg/mL

> 18 yr:   15-65 pg/mL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
83970

 

Stability

3 days Refrigerated