Parathyroid Hormone related Peptide (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Parathyroid Hormone related Peptide (Blood)

Alternate Names	PTHrP
Test Code	PTHRP
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4mL EDTA with Trasylol Additive (Aprotinin) - To obtain please contact (03) 9496 3100 6 mL Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT) (Pearl Top) Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $120.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	Clinicians must also request 'Ionised Calcium' and 'Parathyroid Hormone' concurrently with PTHrP for interpretation of results by laboratory. Further information regarding the clinical applicability of this test can be discussed with the Chemical Pathologist. Please call (03) 9496 5140 if required. NB: NATA/RCPA accreditation does not cover the performance of this service.
Collection Instructions	EDTA tubes with Trasylol Additive (Aprotinin) can be obtained by calling the central laboratory, (03) 9496 3100. These tubes are not evacuated and will not draw blood into them, therefore collection with a syringe is required. Collection of SST and PPT's are required for testing of Ionised Calcium and PTH. If these tests are requested, then the SST and PPT do not need to be collected twice. Ensure a request for PTHrP contains ALL of the following tubes: 1 x 4mL EDTA Tube with Aprotinin - Must be completely filled. - Collect and send to laboratory on ice. 1 x DEDICATED Serum Separation Tube (SST) - Must be completely filled. 1 x Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT) - Must contain at least 4mL of blood.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	16mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	ET
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Ensure testing for Ionised Calcium and PTH is possible with tubes collected. Process EDTA Tube with Aprotinin as follows: Centrifuge tube refrigerated at 4°C. Separate plasma into 2 aliquots, each containing more than 500 µL (0.5mL). Freeze aliquots at -20°C within 2 hours of collection. Regional Laboratories should forward samples to Heidelberg Laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Sample may still be sent if only one aliquot is available. Ensure results for Ionised Calcium and PTH are sent with sample to testing laboratory.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Sullivan & Nicolaides Pathology
Accredited Test	Yes

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