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Test ID: PTHFN    
Parathyroid Hormone, Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)-Needle Wash

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Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

An adjunct to cytology examination of fine-needle aspiration specimens to confirm or exclude presence of parathyroid tissue in the biopsied area

Highlights

Measurement of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in fine-needle aspiration biopsies (FNAB) washings could be used to discriminate thyroid tissues from enlarged parathyroid glands and also to facilitate parathyroid localization prior to surgery.

 

This test is best used as an adjunct to cytology examination to confirm or exclude the presence of parathyroid tissue in the biopsied area.

 

PTH values of 100 pg/mL and above are suggestive of the presence PTH-secreting tissue at the site biopsied or along the needle track.

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

PTH, FNAB, Needle Wash

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

PTH Needle Washout