ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0093014: Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide (PTHrP) |
| Test Mnemonic: PTH RELPEP | |
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Methodology: Immunoradiometric Assay
Performed: Wed, Thu, Sat Reported: 2-6 days |
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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).
Transport: 2 mL plasma (EDTA plus aprotinin), frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube 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) Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 3 months |
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Please refer to Statement D in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83519 |