| EX1033 HYPERCALCEMIA PANEL 1 |
| Specimen: |
3 mL (1 mLmin.) serum from 1 SST collected between 8-10 am. Separate serum and freeze immediately AND 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine collected with 10 mL of 50% HCl to maintain pH below 3. Overnight fasting is preferred. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Record 24-hour urine volume & bodyweight on the test request form and urine container. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| NA |
NA |
4 weeks |
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| Method: |
CMIA, Arsenazo III |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Hypercalcemia can be asymptomatic or can be a manifestation of serious illnesses like malignancy. Hyperparathyroidism is a frequent cause of asymptomatic hypercalcemia. Other causes of hypercalcemia are vitamin D related, associated with high bone turnover and renal failure. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Rheumatologist, Oncologist |
| Disease: |
Cancer, Disorders of Bone |
| Components: |
*PTH (Intact) *Calcium, Serum *Calcium 24-hour Urine |
| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Sample to be collected between 8-10 am. Overnight fasting is preferred. Bodyweight is required. |
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