ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0093014: Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide (PTHrP) |
| Test Mnemonic: PTH RELPEP | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Immunoradiometric Assay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Wed, Thu, Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 2-6 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 5 mL blood into any chilled container of EDTA, plus 0.2 cc aprotinin (0.04 cc aprotinin per mL of whole blood).
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 2 mL plasma (EDTA plus aprotinin), frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube *ExistTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: To prevent analyte degradation, aprotinin inhibitor is the required additive for this assay. Inhibitor vials are available through ARUP Client Services (ARUP Supply #16570) *ExistRemarks> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 3 months *ExistStability> |
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| #ExistRefRange> By report *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
Please refer to Statement D in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. *ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83519 |