This assay is useful for diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia. It also helps in the diagnosis of Primary / Secondary / Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism and Hypoparathyroidism. The assay may be useful in monitoring End stage renal failure patients for possible Renal osteodystrophy.

3 mL (1.5 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST drawn between 8-10 am in a fasting condition. Allow blood to clot. Separate serumand freez within 30 minutes. Ship frozen. Hemolysed samples not acceptable.

CLIA

Daily

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Fasting sample to be given between 8-10 am