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What is the PTH test?

The parathyroid hormone (PTH) test measures parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in the blood. PTH regulates vitamin D and phosphorus levels in the body. In addition, it determines the cause of an abnormal calcium increase or decrease. A higher level of PTH indicates kidney damage. A lower rank means hypoparathyroidism (low parathyroid hormone) or an overdose of vitamin D or calcium.

Purpose of the PTH test

• Help diagnose hyperparathyroidism (high level of parathyroid hormones) and hypoparathyroidism (low level of parathyroid hormone)
• It helps in determining whether the high level of calcium is due to parathyroid disorders
• This test is also done to monitor the levels of parathyroid hormone during the surgery to determine whether you have an overactive parathyroid gland or not.
• It helps in monitoring the treatment effectiveness for the parathyroid hormone and guides whether there is a need to change the treatment regimen.
• PTH test helps in determining the cause of low phosphate levels.

Symptoms that may call for a PTH test

Your healthcare provider will order the PTH test if you are showing signs of too much or too little calcium levels in the body.

Symptoms of high calcium level

• Pain in the abdomen
• Loss of appetite
• Gastrointestinal discomfort
• Nausea and vomiting
• Increase thirst
• Fatigue 
• Pain in the bones and the joints 
• muscle weakness

Symptoms of low calcium level

• Muscle cramps and stiffness
• Dry Skin
• Tingling sensation in the fingers and feet
• Irregular heartbeat
• Seizure
• Weak nail

Preparation  for the PTH test

• No specific preparation such as fasting is needed for this test.
• Follow if any dietary restriction is advised by the doctor.
• Tell your doctor about your health condition.
• Take adequate rest and stay calm

Procedure: 

• A lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find a vein
• Then they will clean the skin using an alcohol swab
• After this, a sterile needle is inserted into a vein to draw a blood sample you might feel a little sting when the needle is inserted into a vein
• After collecting the sample the needle is removed, and the sample is then sent to the lab for further analysis

Aftercare

No special care is required, just leave your dressing strip for at least 15 minutes.

PTH normal range

The normal range of the general PTH Level is 15 to 65 pg/mL.

What does the PTH test result indicate

• A high level of PTH level indicates hyperparathyroidism which may be due to a variety of conditions such as benign tumours, hyperplasia, vitamin D deficiency, low calcium, parathyroid cancer etc.
• A low level of PTH indicates hypoparathyroidism which may be due to a variety of conditions such as vitamin D toxicity, high level of calcium, injury to parathyroid glands, genetic disorders etc.

Required documents for Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Test:

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

Cost of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Test in Delhi

The Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Test price in Delhi varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic.

Why you should choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre 

• We provide trained and skilled staff members who assure patient safety, comfort, and hassle-free diagnosis
• Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is a NABL Accredited Pathology Lab offering services in various locations in Delhi
• We provide PTH test at home 
• Reports are available within 24 hours of sample collection
• Reports are available digitally too.
• We provide 100% accurate results.