PTH Related Peptide
Alternate Names
503380 LC, Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein, PTHrp
SoftLab Order Code
PTHRP
Epic Order Name
PTH RELATED PEPTIDE, REF LAB LC 503380
Epic Order ID
LAB704
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Additional Test Information
Do not use for Interoperative PTH
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Prechilled or Frozen Lavender (EDTA)
Alternative Collection Container
EDTA tube with Traysol Collection Kit
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Instructions
Collect into chilled or prefrozen plastic lavender-top (EDTA) tube, noting the time of collection. After venipuncture, immediately invert tube several times to ensure complete mixture. Separate plasma from cells by centrifugation. Separate plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze within 15 minutes of collection.