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Test Code LAB5378 PTH Intraoperative

Important Note

Baseline pre-op sample is collected by phlebotomy just prior to patient going into Surgery.

5 minute, 10 minute and all subsequent post-excision samples are collected in Surgery.

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability

Phlebotomy will transport baseline sample

OR (Surgery) will transport all post-excision samples AND labeled with the time drawn.

Send to the laboratory immediately

Specimen stable 48 hrs when stored at 2° – 8° C

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83970

Performing Department

Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Lavendar top tube

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis

Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Lack of Two Patient Identifiers:

         1-Patient's First & Last name 

         2-Patient's Date of Birth

Additional Information

For patients undergoing parathyroidectomy surgery.  At least a 50 % reduction in PTH value should be observed when the baseline sample is compared to the post-excision samples