Parathyroid Hormone (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Parathyroid Hormone (Blood)

Alternate Names	PTH
Test Code	PTH
Testing Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED EDTA tube. Do not combine with other tests performed on EDTA.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume	4mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 24 hours of collection.

Container ID	ES, EL, EP
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Centrifuge, aliquot and forward sample to Biochemistry.
Laboratory Instructions	Note that serum may be used if it has been centrifuged immediately after collection and where sample has been stored: up to 8 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 2‑8 °C. The decision to use serum should be made by the biochemistry senior scientist or pathologist. Where serum is used, a comment must accompany the report to indicate "PTH measured on serum; result may be lower than EDTA plasma."
Accredited Test	Yes

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