Ionized calcium: 2.0 mL serum anaerobically transferred from spun red top or serum separator tube into a plain, unopened red top tube.
PTH: 1 mL frozen serum in plain transport tube.
PTHrP: 1.0 mL frozen EDTA plasma in plain transport tube. Include patient history with submission.
Test Description
Ionized Calcium, Parathyroid Hormone, and Parathormone Related Protein.
Evaluation of the ionized fraction of calcium concurrent with parathyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone related protein.
Results from this test will include interpretive comments provided by MSU’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Endocrinology Service. Their $15 interpretation fee will be added.