Specimen: 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST drawn between 8-10 am in a fasting condition. Allow blood to clot. Separate serum and freeze within 30 minutes. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Hemolysed samples not acceptable.

Stability (Room): N/A

Stability (Refrigerated): N/A

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: CLIA

Comment: Simultaneous determination of Serum Total Calcium and Phosphorus is recommended.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10- 15 days

Usage: This assay is useful for diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia. It also helps in the diagnosis of Primary / Secondary / Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism and Hypoparathyroidism. The assay may be useful in monitoring End stage renal failure patients for possible Renal osteodystrophy.

Specialty: Endocrinologist, Othopedician

Disease: Disorders of Bone

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department: THYROID & HORMONES

Pre-test Information: THYROID & HORMONES