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Alternative names
Parathormone; Parathormone (PTH) intact molecule; Parathyroid hormoneDefinition Return to top
PTH is a test that measures the amount of PTH (parathormone) in blood.How the test is performed Return to top
Adult or child:How to prepare for the test Return to top
Infants and children:How the test will feel Return to top
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.Why the test is performed Return to top
This test may be performed when PTH abnormality is suspected as a cause of abnormal calcium or phosphorus levels.Normal Values Return to top
Normal values are 10-55 pg/ml. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.What abnormal results mean Return to top
Greater-than-normal levels may be associated with:What the risks are Return to top
Special considerations Return to top
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others. Update Date: 2/2/2004 Updated by: Tarun Jain, M.D., Endocrinology & Infertility Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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