Educational guide
PTHrP (PTH-Related Peptide)
Test Code PTHRP Test Name PTHrP (PTH-Related Peptide) CPT Codes 82397 Expected Turnaround Time 5 - 10 days Specimen and Container Info Specimen Type: Plasma Collection Container: Chilled or prefrozen lavender top EDTA Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL Collection I
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| Test Code | ||||
| PTHRP | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| PTHrP (PTH-Related Peptide) | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 82397 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 5 - 10 days | ||||
| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Specimen Type: Plasma Collection Container: Chilled or prefrozen lavender top EDTA Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL |
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| Collection Instructions | ||||
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||||
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory frozen. |
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| Stability Requirements | ||||
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| Causes for Rejection | ||||
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Specimen received at room temperature |
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| Methodology | ||||
| Electrochemiluminescence (Eclia) | ||||
| Limitations | ||||
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The PTH-rP assay should not be used to exclude cancer or screen tumor patients for humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy (HHM). The results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient's medical history, clinical examination, and other findings. If test results are clinically discordant, please contact the laboratory. |
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| Reference Lab | ||||
| Labcorp Of America Holdings | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Monday-Friday |