Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
PTHrp
Normal Values
No detectable (or minimal) PTH-like protein is normal.
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
Increased levels of PTH-related protein in a patient with high blood calcium levels generally means that cancer is the underlying cause.
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PTH Risks
Review Date: 10/14/2009
Reviewed By: Ari S. Eckman, MD, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns
Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA,
Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
