Parathyroid hormone (intact PTH) — lab reference
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Needed for nerve function, DNA production and healthy red blood cells.
Your lab may use its own range. Symptoms, medicines, and the types of white blood cells also matter.
Altitude, smoking, hydration, androgen therapy, and pregnancy may shift values.
Hydration and altitude are major modifiers. Ask your clinician to review alongside hemoglobin and RBC indices.
Macrocytosis and microcytosis require cause-specific interpretation.
The test method matters. Ask your clinician to review with MCV and MCHC.
Analyzer-specific; hemolysis and cold agglutinins may interfere.
Useful with MCV for mixed nutrient deficiencies and evolving anemia.
Local analyzer range governs. Ask your clinician to review trends and collection artifacts.
Highly analyzer- and handling-specific. Ask your clinician to consider trend rather than isolated value.
Clinical action thresholds differ from statistical reference intervals.
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