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Intact Parathyroid Hormone

Intact Parathyroid Hormone

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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.
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.



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What does Intact Parathyroid Hormone measure?

The Intact Parathyroid Hormone Test measures the levels of the intact parathyroid hormone in the blood.

The parathyroid hormone is secreted by two pairs of parathyroid glands located behind the thyroid gland. It is secreted when blood calcium levels fall below normal levels (hypocalcemia). Its secretion helps to maintain blood calcium levels in three ways:

·         It stimulates the release of calcium from bones

·         It signals the conversion of Vitamin D from the inactive to the active form in the kidneys since Vitamin D helps in the uptake of calcium from food

·         It also signals the kidneys to reduce excretion of calcium through urine

Parathyroid hormone forms a part of a feedback mechanism which also involves calcium, Vitamin D, phosphate and magnesium. Disruptions in this feedback mechanism affect the normal levels of calcium in the blood and can cause hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) or hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood).

Parathyroid hormone is secreted in a diurnal pattern, with levels reaching their highest during sleep and lowest during midday. Parathyroid hormone secretion also follows a seasonal pattern due to its inverse relationship with Vitamin D. Low levels of Vitamin D are generally observed during winters and in cloudy weather due to low sunlight. This leads to increased secretion of parathyroid hormone to compensate for low Vitamin D. On the other hand, high levels of Vitamin D in summers and sunny weather leads to reduced secretion of parathyroid hormone.

The biologically active complete parathyroid hormone is made up of 84 amino acids and is called intact parathyroid hormone (PTH 1-84). Once released into the blood, it is quickly taken up by the liver and kidneys, and cleaved into fragments of variable sizes called C-terminal fragments. The C-terminal fragments have a longer half-life than the intact hormone and are present in the blood for a longer duration. Levels of the intact hormones are normally lower than the C-terminal fragments but increase in case of calcium deficiency. The Intact Parathyroid Hormone Test measures the levels of the intact parathyroid hormone in the blood.

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Apart from calcium, the parathyroid hormone also plays a role in the regulation of phosphate levels in the blood. Parathyroid hormone increases phosphate excretion through urine by reducing its reabsorption in the kidneys. Parathyroid hormone increases phosphate absorption from the intestines but the overall effect of parathyroid hormone leads to a small decrease in the levels of phosphate in the blood.
There is no risk associated with the test. However, since this test involves a needle prick to withdraw the blood sample, in very rare cases, a patient may experience increased bleeding, hematoma formation (blood collection under the skin), bruising or infection at the site of needle prick.
Hypocalcemia is a condition where the blood calcium levels are below the normal range. This may occur due to: · Low levels of blood protein, especially albumin · Hypoparathyroidism or reduced secretion of parathyroid hormones · Genetic resistance to parathyroid hormones · Dietary deficiency of calcium · Intolerance of dietary calcium · Vitamin D deficiency · Magnesium deficiency · High phosphorus concentration in blood · Acute pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas) · Hormonal changes in women after menopause · Renal failure · Alcoholism
Short term or mild deficiency of calcium usually produces very little symptoms. This happens because the body can augment mild calcium deficiency by releasing the calcium stored in bones. Symptoms appear in case of chronic or long term calcium deficiency. Symptoms of Hypocalcemia include: · Weak and brittle hairs · Brittle nails · Thin and brittle bones which fracture easily · Confusion · Memory loss · Numbness and tingling sensation · Muscle spasms and cramps · Depression · Hallucinations · Seizures
Hypercalcemia is the condition where blood calcium levels rise higher than the normal range. This may occur due to: · Hyperparathyroidism or increased secretion of parathyroid hormones · Hyperthyroidism or increased secretion of thyroid hormones · Prolonged period of immobility as in bed rest · Sarcoidosis, a condition that produces nodules in different organs · Tuberculosis · Overconsumption of Vitamin D · Treatment by thiazide diuretics · Kidney transplant · HIV/AIDS · Cancer
Symptoms of Hypercalcemia include: · Headache · Weakness and fatigue · Excessive urination and thirst · Nausea · Pain in abdomen · Constipation · Abnormal heartbeat or cardiac arrhythmia · Weak and brittle bones · Muscular cramps · Depression and irritability · Confusion · Coma
A fasting period of 10 hours is advised before the test is performed. Inform the doctor of any medications you may be taking. No other specific preparations are usually required before the Intact Parathyroid Hormone Test.
Additional tests that may be prescribed in case of abnormal Intact Parathyroid Hormone test result are: · Blood Calcium Test · Electrolyte Panel Test · Kidney Function Tests
Factors that can affect the Intact Parathyroid Hormone Test include: · High body fat content · Deficiency of Vitamin D · Burnett’s Syndrome · Certain medications like vitamin supplements containing Vitamins A and D, phosphates, steroids, etc.
Common causes of hypoparathyroidism include: · Reduced activity of parathyroid glands · Increased hormone secretion from thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) · Deficiency of magnesium · Hypercalcemia unrelated to parathyroid gland
Common causes of hyperparathyroidism include: · Increased activity of parathyroid glands, usually due to parathyroid gland tumors · Improper response of the kidneys to PTH · Deficiency of Vitamin D · Injury to the spinal cord · Hypocalcemia unrelated to parathyroid gland
Hyperparathyroidism is usually treated by surgically removing the affected parathyroid gland to reduce parathyroid hormone secretions. Enough parathyroid gland tissues are left behind to prevent hypoparathyroidism. The Intraoperative PTH is a test for the intact parathyroid hormone, performed during such a surgery to ensure all of the abnormal parathyroid gland tissues are removed. PTH levels are checked before and after the surgical removal of the abnormal gland tissues. Since PTH has a very short half-life of about 5 to 10 minutes, successful surgical removal of abnormal tissues of the gland causes the PTH levels in the blood to drop by 50% within 5 to 10 minutes. The test is performed and the result is analyzed during the surgery to determine the extent of tissue to be removed.
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Dr. Lipika Khurana
BDS, PGDHHM
Reviewed by:
Dr. Swati Gupta (Anand)
MBBS, MD Lab Medicine
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Last Updated17th Mar 2026

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