Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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

Medicare details:

MBS number: N/A
100% MBS price: $120

Specimen types:

Plasma

Container types:

See 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:

Fortnightly

Result Turnaround Time:

4 weeks

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

Spin, aliquot and freeze

Transport Instructions:

- 20 degrees 3 weeks maximum Transport on ice.

Laboratory Notes:

Order specialist tubes via SNP: biochemistryenquiries@snp.com.au or 07 3377 8530

External Laboratory:

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology ( Via Melb Path)

External Laboratory details...