Parathyroid Diseases (PTH)

Parathyroid Disease (PTH) Lab Tests and health information

Do you have a family history of parathyroid disease? 

Our pth test can detect early parathyroid hormone abnormalities and low or high calcium levels in the blood.

The parathyroid glands, which are four little glands in your neck, are affected by the parathyroid disease, which is an endocrine disorder. Hormones produced by these glands assist in regulating the amount of calcium and phosphorus in your blood.

Hyperparathyroidism develops when one or more of these glands become hyperactive (HPT). If not treated appropriately, this illness might lead to significant health complications. HPT can lead to kidney stones and osteoporosis if left untreated. 

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The average person has four parathyroid glands. These glands are button-sized and are situated at the base of the throat near the thyroid gland. Parathyroid glands produce a hormone called parathyroid (PTH) that is responsible for regulating the quantity of calcium in the blood.

Calcium is a mineral that is essential in the formation of bones, teeth, clotting of blood, and proper functioning of the heart, nerves, and muscles. About 99% of the calcium in the human body is found in the bones and teeth, while the rest circulates in the blood. Some calcium is eliminated from the body every day through urine.

To regulate the amount of calcium in the blood, the parathyroid hormone acts as part of a feedback system that includes vitamin D, phosphorus (as phosphate), and calcium. Phosphorus is another mineral that collaborates with calcium in its numerous operations ... See more