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eD-H Order Code
LAB3061
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 1.0 ML | Schedule before draw |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOP-PTH | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | 15.0 -65.0 | pg/mL |
Specimen Stability
Additional Specimen Instructions
Schedule at least 48 hours prior to surgery.
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| IOP-PTH | A 50 % decrease in venous iPTH levels at 10 min post adenoma excision is expected if all the hypersecreting parathyroid tissue has been removed (Irvin GL et al. Surgery 1993:114; 1019-1023) |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT(s)
83970
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry