PTH RELATED PROTEIN

Synonyms: Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein; PTHRP; PTH Related Peptide; PTH-rP
Computer Code: (PTHRP)
Specimen Collection: 3 mL blood (sodium heparin green top tube).
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Centrifuge, remove plasma ASAP, maintain at room temperature. Min 0.3 mL plasma.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 14 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 83519
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII