PTH-Related Protein (PTH-RP)
Use
Assists in the differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia, particularly in the context of solid tumors and suspected humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy. Measurement of PTH-related protein (PTH‑rP) aids in evaluating and managing patients with malignancy-associated hypercalcemia. ([jdos.nicholsinstitute.com](https://jdos.nicholsinstitute.com/dos/Lakeview/test/176003?utm_source=openai))
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
PTH‑rP
Protein
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
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Specimen
Plasma
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
sodium heparin (green‑top) tube; plasma transferred to transport tube
Collection Instructions
Collect in sodium heparin tube; centrifuge as soon as possible; transfer plasma to transport tube; do not submit unspun tubes; mark specimen type as plasma
Causes for Rejection
Whole blood
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
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