Rapid Parathyroid Hormone

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in Lavender Top Tube

Summary Test Name

Rapid Parathyroid Hormone

Specimen Stability

Plasma: Stable for 2 days at 15-25 °C, 3 days at 2-8 °C.

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, and give to special chemistry

Stat Availability

Must prearrange with laboratory call 6029 to schedule.

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Target Turn-around-time is 30min from time of receipt in lab.

Patient Preparation

Fasting specimen preferred

Reference Value

Male/Female and all ages the same: 15 - 65 pg/mL