PTH Intact, Fluid
Test Mnemonic
FLPTH
CPT Codes
- 83970 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
59835-9
Aliases
- Parathyroid Hormone, Intact, Fine Needle Aspiration
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Aspirate, fine needle | Clean container with saline | Frozen | Specimen must be non-viscous, non-hemolyzed, and free of particulate matter. Centrifuge to remove cellular material and visible hemolysis. Indicate source of specimen. Transfer 0.5 mL saline needle rinse to a standard transport tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Electro Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) |
Special Info
Unacceptable conditions: Specimen types other than what is listed, specimens too viscous to be aspirated by the instrument, grossly hemolyzed samples, grossly lipemic samples. Indicate source on test request form.
Clinical Info
Aid in the differentiation of parathyroid tissue from thyroid tissue.