Items starting with P

Not Applicable`

Not applicable

New reference range in use from 3rd October 2022

2.7 – 11.1 pmol/L

(This reference range has been derived by assessment of literature and local data)

PTH should be interpreted in the context of calcium and albumin measurements. A PTH value inside reference limits in the presence of elevated corrected calcium values may indicate PTH excess.

Therapeutic range = 20 - 65 ug/L

Please contact the laboratory if paroxetine measurement is required for therapeutic monitoring purposes.

Paroxetine is measured by LC-MS/MS.

10-40 mg/L

Source : Pathology Harmony Recommendations

Neonate (<4wks)   1.3-2.6 mmol/L

Infant (4wks-1yr)    1.3-2.4 mmol/L

1-16yrs                 0.9-1.8 mmol/L

Adult                    0.8-1.5 mmol/L

(Source : Pathology Harmony Recommendations)

<14 = Negative
14-20 = Borderline
>20 = Positive

results between 3 and 19.9 will be tested via IFA test at UoB

Provided by reference Lab

1.50 - 1.72 mPa

Clinical Decision Making Values

≤1.50 mPa LPV - PV indicates a subnormal level of plasma protein fraction.
>1.50 - ≤1.72 mPa NPV - PV result normal.
>1.72 - ≤2.00 mPa IDPV - PV result suggests Inflammatory Disease.
>2.00 mPa HPV - PV result suggests Monoclonal Gammopathy.