Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein [Referral]

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. Interpretation of results by a veterinary endocrinologist is included.

Name

Code

8021

Section

Clinical Pathology

Species

Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine

Specimen

0.5 mL EDTA plasma

Sampling Requirements

Freeze sample prior to shipping. Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.

Collection Container

EDTA (purple top) tube

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs or dry ice so sample arrives frozen.

Special Instructions

This test is performed at the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Lansing, MI. Prices for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include lab accession and forwarding fees and are subject to change without notice. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab's schedule.

Price

$56.00

Schedule

Lab	Schedule	Turnaround time

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