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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Chronic Malabsorption Syndrome

Health Encyclopedia: Pth

Alternative Names

Parathormone; Parathormone (PTH) intact molecule; Parathyroid hormone


Normal Values

Normal values are 10-55 pg/mL. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.

Note: pg/mL = picograms per milliliter


What abnormal results mean

Greater-than-normal levels may be associated with:

  • Chronic renal failure
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Malabsorption syndrome (inadequate absorption of nutrients i...
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