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Parathyroid Hormone

Ordering information:

Parathyroid Hormone can also be requested as an intraoperative test to assist in Parathyroidectomy. Please discuss this use with the laboratory beforehand, and specify intraoperative PTH as the requested test.

Alternate names:
Intact PTH, parathormone
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
PTH
Specimen types:
Plasma
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Preferably fasting as PTH levels are affected by Calcium absorption.

PTH is stable in EDTA whole blood for up to 20 hours at room temperature.

Transport  Whole blood at 15- 25 degrees C.

Minimum Adult Volume:
4 mL
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours
Reference Interval:

1.6 - 6.9 pmol/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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