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Test Code PTHIN PTH Intact

Infectious

Additional Codes

Meditech Mnemonic:

PTHIN

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen:

1mL EDTA plasma

 

Acceptable Specimen:

1mL serum from a red top or SST

 

Reject:  Hemolysis and turbidity

Transport Temperature/Stability

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

 

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated (cold packs)

 

Specimen Stability (after centrifugation):

Refrigerated:  48 hours

Frozen:  4 weeks

Performing Laboratory

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Willis Knighton Bossier

Willis-Knighton Pierremont

Willis Knighton South