Biomarker Encyclopedia · bone & minerals · Sutton Coldfield

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Also known as: PTH

Parathyroid hormone is produced by the parathyroid glands and helps regulate calcium levels in the body. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Parathyroid Hormone is available within 3 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.

What Parathyroid Hormone measures

Parathyroid hormone is produced by the parathyroid glands and helps regulate calcium levels in the body. Its blood level is interpreted alongside calcium.

Why it is tested

PTH is measured within bone- and calcium-related assessment. It appears in bone-focused and extended panels.

Tests that include Parathyroid Hormone at The Vesey

Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.

Bone Health

Guide price from £181

Advanced GP3 (Female)

Guide price from £324

Advanced GP3 (Male)

Guide price from £324

Related biomarkers

Other markers in the bone & minerals group:

Frequently asked questions

Why is PTH interpreted with calcium?

Because parathyroid hormone helps regulate calcium, the two are considered together to understand calcium balance. They are reviewed as a pair.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-07

This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.

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