PTH is a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands located in the front of the neck just behind the thyroid gland. The primary function of PTH is to regulate the calcium balance in the body.
By analyzing the PTH levels in the blood, you can get valuable information about how the body handles calcium. A normal and stable calcium level in the blood is essential to support the majority of physiological processes in the body. Analyzes of parathyroid hormone are carried out in order to assess and monitor calcium regulation in the body and to diagnose and monitor diseases and conditions that affect the parathyroid glands and calcium metabolism.