PTH
Also known as: Parathyroid Hormone
Use
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is expressed in normal parathyroid tissue, parathyroid adenomas, and in primary and secondary hyperplasia of the parathyroid. This antibody is useful in the differential diagnosis of autoimmune disorders involving the parathyroid gland resulting in production of anti‑PTH and hypoparathyroidism.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
PTH
Protein
Result Turnaround Time
24 hours
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
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Collection Instructions
A formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen type or one unbaked, unstained H&E slide (required) plus two to three positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4‑5 microns). Block and slide identifiers should match requisition.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.