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General
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Clinical Use:
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PTH is used to help distinguish the causes of calcium metabolism disorders, to evaluate parathyroid function and to confirm removal of the parathyroid gland(s) during surgery.
It is recommended to request (ionised) calcium along with PTH. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Intact PTH, iPTH, Parathyroid Hormone, |
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Code:
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PTH (PEARL); PTHL (LAVENDER) |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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0d to <1y = 0.7-6.9 pmol/L
1y to <120y = 1.6-9.0 pmol/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA with gel-PPT (PEARL), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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500uL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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EDTA (LAVENDER) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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72 hours ambient; 7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 12-02-2025 15:10 |