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Parathyroid Hormone

Alternative Names:PTH
PTH (1-84)
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:PTH
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 10 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

 

Note: A separate EDTA tube is required for PTH testing.

If requesting both FBE and PTH - 1  x 3 mL  and 1 x 10 mL EDTA tubes must be collected and sent to the laboratory for analysis.

 

ADD ON requirements- Note-  PTH CANNOT be added on retrospectively.

If test required please recollect EDTA specimen.

Processing Instructions:Centrifuge
Aliquot
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Transport samples between laboratories at 4 C in an esky.

Assay Frequency:Daily