PTH (Hypercalcemia) Malignancy Profile (Michigan)
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Overview
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | Referral |
| Sample Comment | Serum - 1 mL and EDTA plasma - 0.5 mL |
| Turnaround Time | 2 Weeks |
| Species | Canine, Feline |
Shipping & Handling
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimines Container | Red and purple top tube |
| Shipping & Handling | Centrifuge samples within 1 hour of collection. Remove serum and plasma. Label tubes serum and EDTA plasma. Freeze ASAP. Ship frozen on ice packs. Must arrive below 60°F. Include a completed "Agent for Shipment" form. |
Additional Information
Avoid lipemia (use fasting sample if needed) and hemolysis. Includes: PTH, PTHrP, Ionized Calcium.