Evaluation of Intact Parathyroid Hormone Levels in Plasma Samples: A Comparative Study Using Serum Samples
10.3343/lmo.2020.10.2.132
- Author:
Duk Hyun KIM
1
;
Su Hyeong KIM
;
Hong Woo CHOI
;
Heyjin KIM
;
Ae-chin OH
;
Young Jun HONG
;
Jin Kyung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Laboratory Medicine, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Laboratory Medicine Online
2020;10(2):132-136
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:Intraoperative measurement of intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels is crucial for confirming complete removal of hyperfunctioning parathyroid glands during parathyroidectomy and for detecting parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy. The use of plasma samples can shorten the turnaround time (TAT) for iPTH. The present study explored the effectiveness of using plasma samples for iPTH quantitation by comparison with the corresponding serum samples. We also evaluated the analytical performance of iPTH.
Methods:The TAT of plasma and serum samples analyzed in March 2019 was compared. In addition, comparative evaluation of the iPTH levels in 100 paired plasma and serum samples were performed. Analytical performances including within-run and within-laboratory precision, and linearity were evaluated in plasma samples using the ADVIA Centaur iPTH assay (Siemens Healthineers, Germany). The reference range was verified with plasma samples collected from 20 healthy adults.
Results:Plasma iPTH tests showed shorter TAT values (P<0.001) and higher iPTH levels (P<0.001) than serum. Correlation analysis between plasma and serum iPTH levels showed a strong positive correlation (r=0.925). The within-run and within-laboratory precision values were within the manufacturer's recommendation. iPTH showed linearity from 5.1 to 1,670.0 pg/mL (R2=0.999). The plasma iPTH levels from 20 healthy adults were within the reference range, thus validating our method.
Conclusions:The plasma iPTH levels were higher than the serum levels, with a strong positive correlation. The TAT of plasma samples was considerably shorter than that of serum. iPTH quantitation from plasma samples is preferable when rapid results are required.
