PTH

What you need to know about study PTH

Delivery time 8 hrs
Do I need to fast? Sí

What is this study and what is it for?

Useful in the evaluation of the parathyroid function and auxiliary in the diagnosis of primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism; vitamin D deficiency, medullary thyroid carcinoma, post-surgical hypoparathyroidism associated with thyroidectomy, nonparathyroid hypercalcemia, hyperthyroidism, hypercalcemia, and monitoring of terminally ill patients with renal failure due to possible renal osteodystrophy.

Preparation / Instructions

At the time of your visit, please have a minimum fast of 8 hours and maximum of 12 hours. In patients 0 to 1 years old the minimum fast is 2 hours and in 1 to 6 years old the minimum fast is 4 hours.

Delivery time

8 hrs

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