Sample type: Plasma

Test name: PTH a.k.a. Parathyroid Hormone, Parathormone

Condition / Indication: Hyper or hypoparathyroidism, Calcium metabolism

Special precautions & notes: Send separate sample if FBC/Haematology required. PTH cannot be added on to exisiting EDTA samples, a fresh sample is always required.

Reference range: 1.3 – 9.3 pmol/L

Container: EDTA (Lavender top)

Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry

Section: Automated Laboratory

Turnaround time: 1 day

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