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HelpTest Code PTH Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Serum
Additional Codes
LAB108
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Container
Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free
Acceptable Specimens
Serum
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Reference or Target Ranges
15 - 65 pg/ml
Reportable Units
pg/ml
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 48 hours |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 6 months |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
83970
Last review/edit date
March 2024