Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC12379Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab LabcorpLab Test ID 503000
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Intact, Aspirate Washout (Endocrine Sciences)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Semiquantitative test to determine the presence of parathyroid hormone-secreting cells near the parathyroid glands. The presence of large amounts of parathyroid hormone in nonparathyroid cells may indicate metastasis of parathyroid tumor cells to other sites.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Biomarkers
Parathyroid Hormone (Intact)
AnalytePTH, Intact
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Other
Volume
aspirate needle washout in 1 mL saline
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Saline vial
Collection Instructions
Please refer to Lymph Node Aspirate Collection Kit for detailed instructions and saline solution vial.
Storage Instructions
Freeze. Unstable at room temperature or refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen not frozen
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 180 days |
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