Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Test Name Parathryoid Hormone (PTH)
Alternate Name(s) PTH
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic PTH
Specimen Type EDTA Plasma
Collection Container 5ml Lavender
Container Information
Lavender TubeLavender TubeMicro-Lavender TubeMicro-Lavender Tube
Collection Information  
Test Schedule Monday and Thursday
Routine Turnaround Time Turnaround times are posted in DOCS/ Laboratory Turn Around Times DOCS# 9580
Stat Turnaround Time  
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Lab Process Notes Spin and separate ASAP (2 hour maximum). 
Storage and Transport Store separated plasma refrigerated for up to 14 days. Freezing not recommended.
Test Referred To On-site, BGH Laboratory

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