Parathyroid Hormone

Parathormone, PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) Test

Why It Is Done

A test for parathyroid hormone (PTH) is done to:

• Help identify hyperparathyroidism.
• Find the cause of an abnormal blood calcium level.
• Check to see whether a problem with the parathyroid glands is causing the abnormal calcium level.
• Watch for problems in people who have chronic kidney disease.

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Author:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC	Last Updated: July 26, 2006
Medical Review:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism
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