Test Details
Mnemonic
PNTRP
Ordering Code
3000137
CPT-4 Code(s)
86003, plus 86008 x 6 if reflexed to components, at additional cost
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum and send 1.5 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: EDTA, Heparin (sodium or lithium)
Serum: Red top
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Stability
Room temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Methodology
Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes