Test Code PTHI Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Intact, Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Primary test for hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, or hypoparathyroidism.
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 lavender-top (EDTA) tube (1 mL of plasma) preferred, from a fasting patient; 1 red top no gel also acceptable. Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 1 hour of draw.
Reference Values
15-65 pg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday, Sunday