88106-0
LaboratoryParathyrin.intact [Mass/volume] in Tissue fine needle aspirate
Definition
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) analysis in rinsed material obtained from fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) helps to discriminate thyroid tissues from enlarged parathyroid glands and also facilitates parathyroid localization prior to surgery. Various groups have reported on the utility of this technique with specificity of 91% to 100% and sensitivity of 91% to 100%. Measuring PTH in the rinse material proved very useful in cases of non-diagnostic cytology. Comparing the results of the PTH rinse material with serum PTH is highly recommended. An elevated PTH in the serum could falsely elevate PTH in the washings if the rinse is contaminated with blood. In these cases, only PTH values significantly higher than the serum should be considered as true positives.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Parathyrin.intact
Property
MCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Tiss.FNA
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
PTH-Intact Tiss FNA-mCnc
Display Name
Parathyrin.intact (Tissue fine needle aspirate) [Mass/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88106-0?
LOINC code 88106-0 identifies "Parathyrin.intact [Mass/volume] in Tissue fine needle aspirate". Parathyroid hormone (PTH) analysis in rinsed material obtained from fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) helps to discriminate thyroid tissues from enlarged parathyroid glands and also facilitates parathyroid localization prior to surgery. Various groups have reported on the utility of this technique with specificity of 91% to 100% and sensitivity of 91% to 100%. Measuring PTH in the rinse material proved very useful in cases of non-diagnostic cytology. Comparing the results of the PTH rinse material with serum PTH is highly recommended. An elevated PTH in the serum could falsely elevate PTH in the washings if the rinse is contaminated with blood. In these cases, only PTH values significantly higher than the serum should be considered as true positives.
What does 88106-0 measure?
This code measures Parathyrin.intact in Tiss.FNA. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.