Parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test

Parathormone; Parathormone (PTH) intact molecule; Intact PTH; Hyperparathyroidism - PTH blood test; Hypoparathyroidism - PTH blood test

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.

How the Test is Performed

How to Prepare for the Test

How the Test will Feel

Why the Test is Performed

Normal Results

What Abnormal Results Mean

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