Parathyroid antibodies
Category | Immunology |
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Test background |
Patients with anti-parathyroid hormone (PTH) antibodies, present with unexplained clinical hypoparathyroidism, but with normal or raised levels of PTH. |
Clinical Indications |
Suspected hyperparathyroidism. |
Reference range | Negative |
Sample & container required | RST (rust top) |
Sample volume | 5-10 mL (1 mL serum) |
Turnaround time | 28 days |
Notes | Not currently performed in house; this test is referred to the Protein Reference Unit, Sheffield. |