Test Catalog
Test Code: L00474
PARATHORMONE (PTH)
Department:
CL. CHEMISTRY
Source:
BLOOD
Specimen Volume:
(3-5 ML)
Prefered Top:
YELLOW (NO PRESERVATIVE)
Alternative Top:
N/A
Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:
SPECIMEN SHOULD BE COLLECTED PREFERABLY IN MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT FAST
Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:
2-8OC FOR 8 HOURS AFTER 8 HOURS, ALIQUOT AND FREEZE IT. TRANSPORT IN ICE SLURRY
Instrument/Methdology:
IMMULITE /CHEMILUMINENSCE
Turn Around Time (TAT):
TEST PERFORMING DAY EVERY TUESDAY AND REPORTING DAY EVERY THURSDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAY (Day/s)
Intend Use:
THIS TEST IS USED TO HELP DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF A LOW OR HIGH CALCIUM LEVEL AND TO HELP DISTINGUISH BETWEEN PARATHYROID-RELATED AND NON-PARATHYROID-RELATED CAUSES.
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