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PARATHYROID HORMONE RELATED PEPTIDE (National)

Test Details
Test Name : PARATHYROID HORMONE RELATED PEPTIDE
Alternative Test Names : PARATHYROID HORMONE RELATED PEPTIDE, PTHrP
Code: 330R
Test Overview : Used in the diagnostic work-up of patients with hypercalcemia of unknown origin or as an aid in the evaluation of patients with suspected humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy. This test should not be used to exclude cancer or screen tumor patients for humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy.
Test Preparation Instructions : N/A
Turnaround Time: 15 DAYS
Reference Interval:

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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container: LAVENDER TOP TUBE (EDTA)
Volume: 1.00mL

Collection Requirements: Collect into chilled or prefrozen plastic lavender-top (EDTA) tube, noting the time of collection. Specimen for this test must be collected, processed, aliquoted and frozen within 15 minutes of collection. If unable to meet these requirements, patients for this test must be referred to a Dynacare Laboratory and Health Services Centre for collection. Centrifuge and aliquot plasma to a transport tube.
Storage and Transport: Store frozen. Ship on dry ice.

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