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Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein

Ordering information:

PTHrp is rarely required to investigate unexplained hypercalcaemia. It will not be done where calcium is within normal limits, or an alternate explanation for hypercalcaemia exists.

Test must be performed in dedicated, specific tube. Test must be discussed with the Chemical Pathologist at least one week prior to sample collection, to allow for dedicated tube to be ordered.  These tubes are only available from the Box Hill Lab due to small amount of stock.

Test must be requested with iCa and PTH at the same collection.

 

There is an out of pocket cost of $120, payable by patient or requesting unit. Financial consent forms are available on the front page of the Handbook.

Alternate names:
PTHrP
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
PTHRP
Specimen types:
Plasma
Container types:
See InstructionsSee Instructions
Collection Instructions:
Transport ON ICE IMMEDIATELY to lab

1 x EDTA containing Leupeptin plus Aprotinin buffer for PTHRP only with a minimum 4mL of blood [Centrifuge specimen, separate plasma into 2 x >0.5mL aliquots. Label aliquots 'EDTA plasma with Leupeptin plus Aprotinin for PTHRP' and freeze ASAP.].  These tubes are only available from the Box Hill Lab due to small amount in stock.

DO NOT USE THE GLUCAGON TUBES.

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
4 mL
Notes:

 

 

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
4 weeks
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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