PARATHYROID HORMONE-RELATED PEPTIDE
- Code
- 000.0000
- Name
- PARATHYROID HORMONE-RELATED PEPTIDE
- Category
- None
- Department
- Send-Out
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- PTHrP
- CPT Codes
- 83519
- Site
- SBMF
- Reference Test
- 45911
Specimen Information
- Type
***CALL LAB for specific instructions and supplies***
Protease Inhibitor tube (ARUP supply #49662), available through Client Services. A winged collection set must be used.NOT RECOMMENDED: Filling collection tubes directly through a needle/tube-holder assembly increases the risk of chemical reflux back into the vein of the patient.
WARNING: Collection tubes are NOT STERILE.
Mix Collection tube thoroughly. Separate the plasma from cells within 1 hour of collection by centrifugation. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 0.5 mL) Do not submit the collection tube for testing.
- Volume
1.0 ml
- Transport Info
Freeze specimen
- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
- Reference Range
See Report
- Methodology
Quantitative Immunoradiometry
Clinical Significance