PTH (PARATHYROID HORMONE), INTACT

The Intact Parathyroid Hormone (iPTH) test measures its level in the body. iPTH helps to regulate calcium, Vitamin D, and phosphorus levels in the blood and bones.
It diagnoses the root cause of an abnormal increase or decrease in calcium levels. It helps identify if these are caused by a parathyroid malfunction, or by other organs and lifestyle factors. iPTH test is a great tool to monitor how effective a parathyroid treatment is progressing.
A major cause of a rise in PTH Intact levels is kidney damage, while lower than normal level of iPTH, may indicate hypoparathyroidism (low level of parathyroid hormone) and an overdose of Vitamin D or calcium.