PTH, Intact

Test Code

PTH2

Specimen Name

PTH, Intact

CPT Codes

  • 83970

Collect

SST-Serum Also acceptable K2-EDTA, K3-EDTA plasma.

Stability

48 hours refrigerated, then must be separated and frozen in a transport tube. 7 days frozen.

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Performed

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Components

Additional Information

Draw SST, allow to clot completely, or other tube and centrifuge. Separate plasma into specimen transport tube if no gel separator.

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  • Serum 
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