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PTH-Related Peptide

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB5742
EPIC ORDER
  PTH RELATED PEPTIDE
CPT Code(s)   82397
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood, pre-chilled lavender EDTA tube; See Comments
  Micro: 1.0 mL blood, pre-chilled
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   4-6 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
     
Comments
  • Collect in pre-chilled lavender top tube.
  • Deliver immediately to Core Laboratory on wet ICE. 
  • Sample must be spun in refrigerated centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 12, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514