PARA THYROID HORMONE (PTH)

Description

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Test for Dogs & Cats – At Home Pet Care

The Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) test measures the level of PTH in the blood of dogs and cats. PTH is produced by the parathyroid glands and is the primary regulator of calcium and phosphorus balance in the body. This test is the gold standard for diagnosing parathyroid disorders including hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism in pets.

Why is the PTH Test Important for Pets?

PTH regulates calcium levels by acting on bones, kidneys, and the intestines. When calcium levels are abnormal, measuring PTH helps identify the underlying cause. In dogs and cats with hypercalcaemia (high calcium), measuring both ionised calcium and PTH is essential to differentiate primary hyperparathyroidism (high PTH causing high calcium) from malignancy-associated hypercalcaemia (where PTH is typically suppressed). In hypoparathyroidism, PTH levels are inappropriately low or undetectable, causing dangerously low calcium levels.

Conditions Detected:
– Primary hyperparathyroidism in dogs and cats
– Hypoparathyroidism (idiopathic or post-surgical)
– Hypercalcaemia evaluation (distinguishing PTH-driven from cancer-driven)
– Chronic kidney disease (renal secondary hyperparathyroidism)
– Calcium and phosphorus metabolism disorders

Test Details:
– Sample Type: Plasma (EDTA, frozen)
– Fasting Requirement: Not required
– Turnaround Time: 24–48 hours
– Species: Canine & Feline

At Home Pet Care provides at-home blood sample collection in Hyderabad. Book the PTH test today and get accurate, vet-reviewed calcium metabolism results.