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Clinical Biochemistry

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Parathyroid Hormone

Also known as: PTH, Intact PTH, Parathormone

Specimen requirements

Sample type: Plasma (EDTA)

Collection requirements: Specimen must be separated and frozen within 36 hours of collection

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Immunoassay

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

  • John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Churchill Hospital
  • Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

Female

<17 years: 1.6 - 7.2 pmol/L
>17 years: 3.0 - 12.0 pmol/L

Male

<17 years: 1.6 - 7.2 pmol/L
>17 years: 3.0 - 12.0 pmol/L

Last reviewed:12 June 2023