The Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Level Test measures the amount of PTH in the blood. PTH is a crucial polypeptide hormone produced by the four small Parathyroid Glands located in the neck, near the thyroid.
The primary function of PTH is to regulate the body's calcium and phosphate balance. It acts by:
Measuring PTH is essential for diagnosing the causes of abnormal calcium levels (either high or low) and for evaluating parathyroid gland function.
At Augmentum Diagnostics, an NABL-Accredited Lab in Delhi, including our location near Dwarka, we offer specialized endocrine testing necessary for metabolic and bone health diagnostics.