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Test ID BLOD1041 Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide, Plasma

Useful For

Aiding in the evaluation of individuals with hypercalcemia of unknown origin

 

Aiding in the evaluation of individuals with suspected humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy

 

The test should not be used to exclude cancer or screen individuals with tumors for humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy.

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Ice-cooled, lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge specimen in a refrigerated centrifuge or in chilled centrifuge cups.

2. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial and freeze.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma EDTA Frozen 30 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Thursday

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Method Name

Immunochemiluminometric Assay (ICMA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82397

Reporting Name

PTH-Related Peptide

Reference Values

≤4.2 pmol/L

 

Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 1 year.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

81774
Sanford Laboratories - Fargo Additional Information:

SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code Result Code Description
3425 PTH Related Protein