TEST ID PTHIOBL PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH), INTRAOPERATIVE, BASELINE
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Core Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender EDTA
Acceptable:
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
Plasma tubes should be centrifuged and plasma removed removed from cells within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Plasma | Refrigerated(preferred) | 8 hours |
Ambient | 4 hours | |
Frozen | 6 months |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided