6828: PTH, INTACT W/CALCIUM
Test Code
Test Synonym
- INTACT PARATHYROID HORMONE, INTACT PTH, PARATHYROID HORMONE INTACT
Volume
Minimum Volume
Specimen Requirements
Container
- Serum Separator Tube, Plain Red Top Tube, Transfer Tube- Serum, Transfer Tube- Frozen- Serum
Storage
Turn Around Time
Special Instructions
- 1mL serum from a SST or Red Top, if it will be longer than 24 hours to be sent to the lab then it is recommended to freeze
Additional Information
- 1. Draw 1 SST or Plain Red Top tube. 2. Allow to clot for 20 minutes and centrifuge for 15 minutes. 3. If a Red top is draw, transfer serum to a plastic transport tube 4. Refrigerate, unless will not be sent to the lab in 24 hours , then recommend to freeze
Specimen Stability
- Stability : 8 hours room temp, 2 days refrigerated, 6 months at (-15)-(-25) °C (only freeze once)