Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) - Intact
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) – Intact, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: PTH
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Method
ECLIA
Platform
Roche cobas e602
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (EDTA)
Test Location
Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5
Test Version
19-Feb-2020
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Containers
Preferred
Plasma (EDTA, lavender top)
Acceptable
Serum
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen. If serum is being submitted, spin and separate immediately.
Stability
| Ambient | Plasma: 2 days, Serum: 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Plasma: 3 days, Serum: 2 days |
| Frozen | 6 Months |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Plasma (Heparin) |
|---|---|
| Other | Azide preservative |
Test Version
19-Feb-2020
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ECLIA
Platform
Roche cobas e602
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) - Intact | pmol/L |
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Test Location
Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5
Test Version
19-Feb-2020
Interface / Setup
Test Version
19-Feb-2020