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Test ID:
PTH
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) – Intact, Serum/Plasma
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test Overview
Method
Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)
Analytical Platform
Roche cobas e602
Result Included
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) - Intact
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumPlasma (EDTA)
Containers
Preferred Containers
Plasma (EDTA, lavender top)
Acceptable Containers
Serum
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen. If serum is being submitted, spin and separate immediately.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma: 2 days, Serum: 8 hours | Plasma: 3 days, Serum: 2 days | 6 Months |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Plasma (Heparin) |
| Other | Azide preservative |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) - Intactpmol/L1.6 - 6.9
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2020-02-19