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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