Parathyroid Hormone & Ionized Calcium Profile [Referral]

Measurement of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and ionized calcium. 

Used in diagnosis of: calcium metabolic disorders, hypoparathyroidism, hyperparathyroidism (primary or secondary), malignancy, vitamin D disorders, renal disease, hypercalcemia, and hypocalcemia. Also used to monitor calcitriol therapy.

1 mL fasting serum

12 hour fasted sample is required. Avoid hemolysis.

Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

This test is performed at the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MSUVDL) in Lansing, MI. Prices listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and shipping fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab’s schedule.If desired, MSUVDL can provide a written interpretation of results for $15.