Parathyroid hormone PTH Test
- Category
- Bone & Joint
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures parathyroid hormone (PTH), which controls calcium and phosphorus levels.
Why this test is performed?
Helps find the cause of high or low calcium, diagnose parathyroid disorders and monitor bone health in chronic kidney disease and vitamin D deficiency.
Who should take this test?
Joint or bone pain, swelling, stiffness, gout, osteoporosis risk, women after menopause and older adults.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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Frequently asked questions
PTH must be interpreted together with calcium to tell whether the parathyroid glands are working correctly.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 14–38 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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