Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Intact LabCorp

Bone pain: High PTH can pull calcium from your bones, leading to weakening and pain.
Confusion: Abnormal calcium levels caused by PTH imbalances can affect brain function and lead to confusion.
Constipation: High calcium levels resulting from PTH issues can slow down your digestive system, causing constipation.
Fatigue: Imbalances in calcium and PTH can disrupt your energy levels, leading to fatigue.
Kidney stones: High calcium levels caused by elevated PTH increase the risk of forming kidney stones.
Muscle weakness: Abnormal calcium levels due to PTH problems can affect muscle function, leading to weakness.

$34.00

This test measures the amount of Parathyroid Hormone to determine a potential thyroid condition.

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

Details

This test measures the level of parathyroid hormone in your blood, which helps control the amount of calcium and phosphorus in your body. It is often used to help diagnose problems with the parathyroid glands, such as hyperparathyroidism or hypoparathyroidism. Your doctor may order this test to check for bone disease or kidney problems.

Product Instructions & Info

More Information
Why To Buy	Testing your Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) levels can help determine if an overactive parathyroid gland is causing your symptoms, as high PTH can affect calcium levels and lead to various health issues. Finding the cause(s) of: Bone pain: High PTH can pull calcium from your bones, leading to weakening and pain. Confusion: Abnormal calcium levels caused by PTH imbalances can affect brain function and lead to confusion. Constipation: High calcium levels resulting from PTH issues can slow down your digestive system, causing constipation. Fatigue: Imbalances in calcium and PTH can disrupt your energy levels, leading to fatigue. Kidney stones: High calcium levels caused by elevated PTH increase the risk of forming kidney stones. Muscle weakness: Abnormal calcium levels due to PTH problems can affect muscle function, leading to weakness.
Symptoms	Bone pain, Confusion, Constipation, Fatigue, Kidney stones, Muscle weakness