Tests:Parathyroid Hormone (Intact): Difference between revisions
Tests:Parathyroid Hormone (Intact)
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|Abbott Alinity i series analyser using Abbott | |Abbott Alinity i series analyser using Abbott reagents. Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. | ||
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|Advanced Notice | |Advanced Notice | ||
Latest revision as of 20:48, 23 September 2026
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | PTH |
| Synonyms | PTH
Parathormone |
| Availability | Monday - Friday
Weekend testing by arrangement |
| Turnaround Time | 2 hrs – 3 days |
| Stability – Add test | 48 hours |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Plasma |
| Preferred | Li-Hep Green-Top tube |
| Acceptable | EDTA Purple-Top or plain Red-Top tube |
| Unacceptable | Gel tubes |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | 1 mL in a non-gel tube (e.g. NOT in a paediatric green tube) |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Serum
Plasma |
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 mL |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | 1.6-7.0 pmol/L |
| Test Method | Abbott Alinity i series analyser using Abbott reagents. Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. |
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| Patient Preparation | |
| == Comments == | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 23.09.2026 |
| Next review | 23.09.2027 (OK) |