Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Test/Investigation

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Units

pmol/L

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

Referral laboratories: send sample frozen. Minimum 0.5 mL EDTA plasma

Sample type

EDTA plasma

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 working days

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

1.6 – 6.9 pmol/L

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH