PTHRP
PTH Related Protein
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3610
Synonyms:
PTH Related Peptide
Parathyroid Related Protein
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Pre-chilled lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
- 1. Collect blood in a pre-chilled or pre-frozen plastic lavender top (EDTA) tube, noting the time of collection.
2. After venipuncture, immediately mix the specimen by inversion several times to insure complete mixture. - 4. Keep specimen on ice for delivery to lab.
3. Separate the plasma from the cells by centrifugation, place the plasma into a plastic screw cap vial and freeze within 15 minutes of collection.
4. Plasma with Aprotinin (Trasylol®) is acceptable, but not required.
5. To avoid delays in turn around time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, submit separate frozen samples for each test requested.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
FOR SEPARATED PLASMA!
Frozen - one month
Refrigerated - 4 hours
Room temperature - 4 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens received at the testing laboratory at room temperature will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82397 - PTHRP PTH-Related Peptide (EAP 30021373)
Method:
Electrochemiluminescence (ECL)