Investigation Name:Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein (PTHrP)

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:Other

Upper Reference Range Limit:1.8

Units:pmol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:1ml with Trasylol/aprotinin

Expected Turnaround Time:3 weeks

Test Code:AOT

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:N/A

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

Reference Lab Code:NORF