Test Sample Type
- Serum
Normal Values
- Intact parathyroid hormone: 10-50 pg/ml
- N-terminal fraction: 8-24 pg/ml
- C-terminal fraction: 0-340 pg/ml
Purpose of the Test
- To diagnose suspected parathyroid disorders
- To differentiate between clinical diagnoses that result in calcium and phosphate abnormalities
Increase in
Decrease
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Lung, kidney, pancreatic, or Ovarian Cancer
Interfering Factors
- Noncompliance with fasting requirements
- Elevated lipid levels