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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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#2
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 |