Sample type: Plasma
Test name: PTH a.k.a. Parathyroid Hormone, Parathormone
Condition / Indication: Hyper or hypoparathyroidism, Calcium metabolism
Special precautions & notes: Send separate sample if FBC/Haematology required
Reference range: Note new reference ranges from 14/11/22: 1.3 – 9.3 pmol/L
Container: EDTA (Lavender top)
Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Section: Automated Laboratory
Turnaround time: 1 day