Test ID: FPTHC
PTH Accuratio Comprehensive Profile
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Plasma EDTA
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and
send 2 mL EDTA plasma frozen in a plastic vial.
Note: Processing of samples should be completed within one hour
of blood collection
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Specimens other than | Plasma |
| Anticoagulants other than | EDTA |
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Thawing | Warm reject; Cold reject |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icteric | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | |
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