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PTH-RELATED PROTEIN (PTH-RP) (PARATHYROID ...
Index: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Test Name Methodology LOINC Code PTH-Related Protein (PTH-RP) (Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein) Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) 15087-0 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS Specimen Specimen
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Index:
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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PTH-Related Protein (PTH-RP) (Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein)
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Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) | 15087-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Collect into chilled or pre-frozen plastic lavender-top (EDTA) tube, noting the time of collection. After venipuncture, immediately mix specimen by inversion several times to ensure complete mixture. Separate plasma from cells by centrifugation. Separate plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze within 15 minutes of collection. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen sample, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Special Instructions: Testing is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology Laboratory: ES#500333 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 4 hours, Refrigerated : 4 hours, Frozen: 1 month |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 5 - 10 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 503380 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 503380 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82542 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |