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PTH

Also known as: Intact PTH, Parathormone, Parathyroid Hormone
Related tests: Calcium, Phosphate, Magnesium, Vitamin D
Common Questions
  1. Can I have an abnormal PTH level without having symptoms?
2. What does vitamin D have to do with PTH?


1. Can I have an abnormal PTH level without having symptoms? Yes, if your calcium level changes slowly you may not have any noticeable symptoms.



2. What does vitamin D have to do with PTH? If you do not have enough vitamin D, your body will not be able to absorb calcium properly. Vitamin D regulates the intestinal absorption of calcium, while PTH regulates the activation of vitamin D. Too much and too little vitamin D can imbalance calcium metabolism.





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