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PTH-RELATED PROTEIN (PTH-RP) |
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2951
Geisinger Epic ID: 20126
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Plasma | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
0.5 mL aliquot of plasma; minimum 0.3 mL. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Centrifuge and separate 0.5 mL plasma into sterile aliquot tube as soon as possible. Store at room temperature. Do not submit unspun tubes. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room Temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 28 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
83519 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
PTH-related peptide. | |
Methodology: |
Immunoassay |
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Synonyms: |
PTHPEP, Parathyroid Hormone-related peptide PTH-related protein Quest test code 34478
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