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Definition The parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTH-rP) test measures the level of a hormone in the blood, called parathyroid hormone-related protein. Alternative Names PTHrp; PTH-related peptide How the T…
Read guide →General Information Lab Name PTH_Related Protein Lab Code RPTHRP Epic Name PTH Related Protein (Sendout) External Test Id PTHRP Description Useful For: Aiding in the evaluation of individuals with hypercalcemi…
Read guide →Ordering Recommendation Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests. Aid in the evaluation of unexplained hypercalcemia, particularly in suspected hypercalcemia …
Read guide →Test Details Methodology Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) Result Turnaround Time 5 - 10 days Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the r…
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