Parathyroid Hormone-related Peptide (PTH-rP) LabCorp

Bone pain: This test can help identify hypercalcemia, which can weaken bones and cause pain.
Dehydration: High calcium levels detected by this test can affect kidney function and lead to dehydration.
Fatigue: This test helps check for hypercalcemia, a common cause of unexplained tiredness and weakness.
Nausea: The PTH-rP test can help diagnose hypercalcemia, which often causes nausea and vomiting.
Weight loss: This test may help identify hypercalcemia, which can sometimes lead to unintentional weight loss.

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This test measures the level of a substance called parathyroid hormone-related peptide in your blood. It is often used to help determine the cause of high calcium levels in the blood, especially when hyperparathyroidism is suspected but ruled out. High levels can indicate certain types of cancer or other conditions.

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Why To Buy	This PTH-rP test helps check for high calcium levels, which can cause your symptoms, by measuring a hormone that mimics parathyroid hormone. Defy Medical offers this test to help pinpoint the cause of your bone pain, dehydration, fatigue, nausea, and weight loss. Ordering this test through Defy Medical can help your doctor determine if hypercalcemia is the underlying issue. Finding the cause(s) of: Bone pain: This test can help identify hypercalcemia, which can weaken bones and cause pain. Dehydration: High calcium levels detected by this test can affect kidney function and lead to dehydration. Fatigue: This test helps check for hypercalcemia, a common cause of unexplained tiredness and weakness. Nausea: The PTH-rP test can help diagnose hypercalcemia, which often causes nausea and vomiting. Weight loss: This test may help identify hypercalcemia, which can sometimes lead to unintentional weight loss.
Symptoms	Bone pain, Dehydration, Fatigue, Nausea, Weight loss