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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted by the parathyroid glands as a polypeptide containing 84 amino acids.
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... Why get tested?
To determine whether PTH levels are responding normally to fluctuations in blood calcium levels, to distinguish the cause of calcium imbalances, and to evaluate parathyroid function.
When to get tested?
When calcium blood levels are higher or lower than normal, and when your doctor wants to determine how well your parathyroid gland is functioning
Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
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