PTH
24 hours
ECLIA
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Measures intact PTH. Used in hyperparathyroidism and calcium disorders.
Serum or Plasma
0.5 mL
Red top tube, Gel barrier tube or Lavender 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 | 3 days |
| Frozen | 180 days |
PTH
24 hours
ECLIA
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Measures intact PTH. Used in hyperparathyroidism and calcium disorders.
Serum or Plasma
0.5 mL
Red top tube, Gel barrier tube or Lavender 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 | 3 days |
| Frozen | 180 days |