Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply.
Identification of fungal organisms by PCR and sequencing. This PCR is recommended to complement identification of fungal organisms on histopathology and cytology. The assay is not recommended when fungal organisms are not observed histologically, due to the potential of amplification of non specific contaminants.
Specimen
Paraffin block or curls, 1 H&E slide, and 1 GMS/PAS stained slide.
Measurement of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and ionized calcium.
Used in diagnosis of: calcium metabolic disorders, hypoparathyroidism, hyperparathyroidism (primary or secondary), malignancy, vitamin D disorders, renal disease, hypercalcemia, and hypocalcemia. Also used to monitor calcitriol therapy.
Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply.
Due to shipping delays for reagents, this test is temporarily unavailable. Samples submitted will be kept frozen pending receipt of reagents.
Measurement of parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrp) to aid in the diagnosis of hypercalcemia due to malignancy. Note that a negative PTHrP result does not rule out malignancy as a cause of hypercalcemia.