48 hours
ECLIA/Colorimetric
Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Simultaneously measures calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH). Helps assess parathyroid function and causes of calcium imbalance.
Plasma and Serum
0.5 mL serum and 0.5 mL plasma
Red top tube or Gel barrier tube or lavander top tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | See Individual tests |
| Frozen | See Individual tests |
48 hours
ECLIA/Colorimetric
Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Simultaneously measures calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH). Helps assess parathyroid function and causes of calcium imbalance.
Plasma and Serum
0.5 mL serum and 0.5 mL plasma
Red top tube or Gel barrier tube or lavander top tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | See Individual tests |
| Frozen | See Individual tests |