Parathyroid Hormone Related Peptides

Test Name

Parathyroid Hormone Related Peptides

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Plasma

Container Whole Blood Required

Draw 3 ml of whole blood into a pre-chilled, lavender top (EDTA) tube.

Summary Test Name

Parathyroid Hormone Related Peptides

Transport Time

Deliver immediately to lab on ice.

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Not available as an outreach test. Must be drawn in UPC Lab.

Minimum Volume

0.25 ml plasma

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin as soon as possible. Transfer plasma into a plastic transport tube and freeze.

Patient Preparation

Patient should be fasting

Reference Value

Accompanies report - Mayo # 81774