Parathyroid Hormone, Intact
CPT Code(s): | 83970 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin) plain red or serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation:Allow serum specimen to clot fully at room temperature. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 6 months |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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