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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