Alternative Name(s)

Immunoreactive PTH,Sandwich PTH Assay,PTH Whole Molecule,Intact Hormone,Monogram

 

Clinical Significance

The assay is useful in making the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and a differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia. The assay helps in distinguishing hypercalcemia cause by either primary hyperparathyroidism or malignant disease.