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HelpTest Code ioPTH Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone (IOPTH)
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB5269 |
| NBS code | LBC06593 |
| Service code | 31885 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Purple Top |
Additional information: Fast patient 10 - 12 hours before sample collection. Mix specimen well to avoid clotting. Send sample to laboratory immediately.
Processing Requirements
Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Specimen type: Plasma
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 2 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
| Age | |
|---|---|
| 6 days – < 1 yr | 0.7 – 9.4 pmol/L |
| 1 – 8 yrs | 1.7 – 6.7 pmol/L |
| 9 – 16 yrs | 2.3 – 9.3 pmol/L |
| 17 – 18 yrs | 1.7 – 6.4 pmol/L |
| ≥ 19 yrs | 2.2 – 10.0 pmol/L |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Differential diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, or hypercalcemia of malignancy. Assess the cure or the need for further exploration during parathyroid adenoma surgery and to determine extent of resection in patients with primary and secondary parathyroid hyperplasia.
Update
Last updated 26/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
14866-8
Alias
ioPTH