Test Searches require one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. This page WILL NOT WORK with Internet Explorer versions 8 or older. Alphabetical Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W-Z ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY TESTS Search Tests PARATHYOID HORMONE-INTACT (8000100024(LAB000394)) Test Mnemonic: PTH-GRP Specimen Requirements: Collection: 7mL of blood in SST, PST or red topped. AM collection preferred. (Min.: 3mL of blood). Container: SST, PST or red topped Minimum Volume: 3 mL of blood Storage/Transport: If delivery time is to be greater than 2 hours from time of draw, centrifuge and store the specimen according to the Specimen Preparation instructions below. Stability: Serum: Room temperature for ≤ 4 hrs; refrigerated for ≤ 8 hrs; frozen for ≤ 6 months. Plasma: Room temperature for ≤ 8 hrs; refrigerated for ≤ 48 hrs; frozen for ≤ 6 months Causes for Rejection: Incomplete and/or incorrect sample identification, improper storage/transport, and gross hemolysis or lipemia. Specimen Preparation: Allow SST or red top to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge all tube types within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum/plasma to a properly labeled transport tube prior to freezing. Refrigerated specimens may be submitted in the primary collection container if a gel barrier tube is used. Methodology: Chemiluminescence Performed: Special Chemistry: Monday-Friday (7 am – 3:30pm) Turnaround Time: M-F: 24 hours Reference Range: By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation, patient age and sex) CPT 4 Code: 83970 Note: For Rapid Intraoperative PTH analysis. Please notify the laboratory the day prior to analysis at ext. 29222 during the hrs 7-3 or after hours at ext 29227. The sample must be hand delivered to the Core Laboratory in CSW 7.412 Clinical Indication: Identify hyperparathyroidism or to find cause of abnormal calcium levels or Vitamin D levels Effective Date: 07/11/2013 Reviewed By/Date: Okorodudu, Anthony - 05/23/2019 Approved By/Date: Okorodudu, Anthony - 12/20/2022 When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. « Back