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HelpTest Code PTHRPS Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide, Plasma
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Ice-cooled, lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge specimen in a refrigerated centrifuge or in chilled centrifuge cups.
2. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial and freeze.
UChicago Medicine Medical Laboratories
Note:
Offsite collection instructions:
Fasting specimen
Place whole blood on ice after the draw
Spin down in a refrigerated centrifuge
Aliquot plasma in the Mayo tube, place in the freezer until courier pick up.
Send frozen sample on dry ice to the Main Lab (Laboratory Service Center)
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
≤4.2 pmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Thursday
CPT Code Information
82397
Report Available
2 to 5 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Immunochemiluminometric Assay (ICMA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.