Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein (PTHrP)

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Upper Reference Range Limit:1.8 pmol/L
Units:pmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL with Trasylol/aprotinin
Expected Turnaround Time:3 weeks
Test Code:AOT
Sample Type:
EDTA Tube (Purple top)Collection Conditions / Other Information:SERVICE SUSPENDED
Contact Norfolk and Norwich for special collection tube - 01603 287945
The collection tube must be cooled prior to collection of the sample (and kept on-ice until centrifugation).
Centrifugation should be performed as soon as possible in a refrigerated centrifuge.
PLEASE FREEZE THE PLASMA IMMEDIATELY AFTER SEPARATION AND TRANSPORT TO THE NORFOLK AND NORWICH LAB FROZEN. REPEATED FREEZE/THAWING SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
Haemolysed samples are unsuitable for analysis
Reference Laboratory Details:Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust. Laboratory Medicine, Level 1 East Block. Colney Lane, Norwich. NR4 7UY. (Tel: 01603 287945)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266