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Alternative Names:

PTH

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

PTH

Specimen Types:

Plasma
EDTA

Container Types:

Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT)
EDTA

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.

Assay Frequency:

Daily