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Diagnosis is by measurement of [[calcium]], [[serum albumin]] (for correction) and [[PTH]] in [[blood test|blood]]. [[PTH]] degrades rapidly at ambient temperatures and the blood sample therefore has to be transported to the laboratory on ice. | Diagnosis is by measurement of [[calcium]], [[serum albumin]] (for correction) and [[PTH]] in [[blood test|blood]]. [[PTH]] degrades rapidly at ambient temperatures and the blood sample therefore has to be transported to the laboratory on ice. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Laboratory Findings
Diagnosis is by measurement of calcium, serum albumin (for correction) and PTH in blood. PTH degrades rapidly at ambient temperatures and the blood sample therefore has to be transported to the laboratory on ice.
If necessary, measuring cAMP (cyclic AMP) in the urine after an intravenous dose of PTH can help in the distinction between hypoparathyroidism and other causes.