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23rd June 2017, 02:46 PM
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PTH Bloods

Do you have any idea about Parathyroid hormone (PTH) Blood Test? Will you please tell me about Parathyroid hormone (PTH) Blood Test?
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23rd June 2017, 02:49 PM
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Re: PTH Bloods

The PTH test measures the level of parathyroid hormone in the blood.

PTH stands for parathyroid hormone.

It is a protein hormone released by the parathyroid gland.

A laboratory test can be done to measure the amount of PTH in your blood.

Test Result Mean
Calcium PTH Interpretation
Normal Normal Calcium regulation system functioning OK
Low High PTH is responding correctly; may run other tests to
check for other causes of hypocalcemia
Low Normal or Low PTH not responding correctly; probably have
hypoparathyroidism
High High Parathyroid gland producing too much PTH; may do
imaging studies to check for hyperparathyroidism
High Low PTH is responding correctly; may run other tests to
check for non-parathyroid-related causes of elevated calcium
Normal High Mild hyperparathyroidism

Test Ordered:
A PTH test may be ordered when a test for calcium is abnormal. It may be ordered when someone has symptoms associated with hypercalcemia, such as:
Fatigue
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Thirst

PTH may also be ordered when a person has symptoms associated with hypocalcemia, such as:
Abdominal pain
Muscle cramps
Tingling fingers or toes


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