ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Parathyroid Hormone, CAP : 0095611

Mnemonic: CAP

Methodology: Immunoradiometric Assay
Performed: Varies
Reported: Within 14 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 7 mL lavender (EDTA).  Separate and freeze within 30 minutes of draw.

Transport:  2 mL plasma, frozen. (Min: 1 mL)

Remarks:  CRITICAL FROZEN. 

Unacceptable Conditions:  Ambient or refrigerated samples.  Samples not collected in lavender (EDTA).  Samples left longer than 1 hour before freezing.  Samples that have thawed after freezing.

Stability:  Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 83970
 
 

 

 

 
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