Aid in the evaluation of unexplained hypercalcemia, particularly in suspected hypercalcemia of malignancy. Amino (N)- and carboxy (C)-terminus PTHrP fragments, such as those produced by some patients with renal insufficiency, do not interfere with this assay.
Collect
Protease Inhibitor tube (PPACK; Phe-Pro-Arg-chloromethylketone) (ARUP supply #49662), available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. A winged collection set must be used.
Specimen Container
Specimen Preparation
Mix well. Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 1.5 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.7 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months
Notes
Amino (N)- and carboxy (C)-terminus PTHrP fragments, such as those produced by some patients with renal insufficiency, do not interfere with this assay.
Aid in the evaluation of unexplained hypercalcemia, particularly in suspected hypercalcemia of malignancy. Amino (N)- and carboxy (C)-terminus PTHrP fragments, such as those produced by some patients with renal insufficiency, do not interfere with this assay.
EPIC Order Code
LAB3911
Sunquest Code
PTHRPS
Reference Lab Number
2010677
Synonyms
Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein
Parathyroid Hormone Related Peptide
Humoral Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Factor
HHM
PTH-RP
PTH Related Protein
PTH Related Peptide
PRP
Parathyroid Related Protein
Parathyroid Related Polypeptide
PTHRP, Plasma
PTHrP secretion
LAB3911
PTHRPS
CPT Codes
82542
LOINC
15087-0
Reference Lab Number
2010677
Reference Interval
Age
Male
Female
Under 18 years
Not established
Not established
18 years and older
0.0-2.3 pmol/L
0.0-3.4 pmol/L
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Collection
Ordering Recommendations
Aid in the evaluation of unexplained hypercalcemia, particularly in suspected hypercalcemia of malignancy. Amino (N)- and carboxy (C)-terminus PTHrP fragments, such as those produced by some patients with renal insufficiency, do not interfere with this assay.
Collect
Protease Inhibitor tube (PPACK; Phe-Pro-Arg-chloromethylketone) (ARUP supply #49662), available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. A winged collection set must be used.
Specimen Container
Specimen Preparation
Mix well. Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 1.5 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.7 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months
Notes
Amino (N)- and carboxy (C)-terminus PTHrP fragments, such as those produced by some patients with renal insufficiency, do not interfere with this assay.
Aid in the evaluation of unexplained hypercalcemia, particularly in suspected hypercalcemia of malignancy. Amino (N)- and carboxy (C)-terminus PTHrP fragments, such as those produced by some patients with renal insufficiency, do not interfere with this assay.
EPIC Order Code
LAB3911
Sunquest Code
PTHRPS
Reference Lab Number
2010677
Synonyms
Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein
Parathyroid Hormone Related Peptide
Humoral Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Factor
HHM
PTH-RP
PTH Related Protein
PTH Related Peptide
PRP
Parathyroid Related Protein
Parathyroid Related Polypeptide
PTHRP, Plasma
PTHrP secretion
LAB3911
PTHRPS
Fees & Codes
CPT Codes
82542
LOINC
15087-0
Reference Lab Number
2010677
Clinical & Interpretive
Reference Interval
Age
Male
Female
Under 18 years
Not established
Not established
18 years and older
0.0-2.3 pmol/L
0.0-3.4 pmol/L
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Lab Use Only
Test Information
Performing Lab
ARUP
Methodology
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Laboratories.