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Parathyroid Hormone

Alternative Names:PTH
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:PTH
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Plasma
EDTA
Container Types:
Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT)
EDTA
Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT)
Adults Volume or Mass:5 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:A separate container is required for this test.
Retrospective testing not possible.

For paediatric collection, 2 paediatric EDTA tubes are required.

PPT tube collection tube must be fully filled with blood. A separate PTT tube is required for PTH testing.

Transport Instructions:Send to lab immediately

If there is a transport delay of more than four hours, store and transport samples at 4-8 degrees Celsius.

Processing Instructions:Centrifuge

Aliquot plasma if a non-gel EDTA tube was received.

Assay Frequency:Daily

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