Test Name

• PTH, INTACT W/CALCIUM

Test Code

• 6828

Test Synonym

• INTACT PARATHYROID HORMONE, INTACT PTH, PARATHYROID HORMONE INTACT

Minimum Volume

• 0.5 mL

Specimen Type

• Serum

Primary Container

• Serum Separator Tube, Plain Red Top Tube, Transfer Tube- Serum, Transfer Tube- Frozen- Serum

Transport Temp

• Refrigerated

TAT

• 1 day

Specimen Requirements

• 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

Specimen Retention

• 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