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Parathyroid Hormone, Intact : 0070346

Mnemonic: PTH-INT

Methodology:	Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:	Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K₂EDTA). Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin) or serum separator tube. Do not collect in EDTA if ordering Parathyroid Hormone Intact Molecule with Calcium (ARUP test code 0070172). Specimen Preparation: Allow serum specimen to clot fully at room temperature. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Remarks: If requesting Ionized Calcium with PTH, submit two separate specimens. Refer to Calcium, Ionized, Serum (ARUP test code 0020135) for requirements. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval: 15-65 pg/mL
Note:	Test includes prompt for calcium, so clients can provide their own calcium results.
CPT Code(s):	83970
Cross References:	Parathormone (Parathyroid Hormone, Intact), PTH Intact Molecule (Parathyroid Hormone, Intact)

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