PTHrP Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein - Book Test at Low Cost

Parathyroid hormone-related protein is a hormone that plays the role of regulating placental calcium transport, skeletal development of the fetus and calcium homeostasis. The test named PTH-rP; Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein test detects the amount of PTH-rP; Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein hormone in the blood.

This test is also done when the healthcare provider wants to know whether the high blood calcium level has occurred due to the increased amount of Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein.

Another name of this test

>>PTH-related peptide and PTHrp test

Type of specimen for this test

Blood sample is taken as a specimen for PTH-rP; Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein test.

How the test will feel

A needle will be inserted to take out the blood sample and it can be moderately painful. You might feel a prick or stinging sensation while giving the blood. The process of specimen taking can cause throbbing and a small bruise that will recover soon on its own.

How to interpret your reports

• No PTH detected- normal results
• Breastfeeding women do have a small amount of PTH related protein present in their blood.
• An increased level of this hormone suggests that there is a high level of calcium present in the blood which might be caused by cancer. PTH hormone might be produced by the cancers like lung cancer, breast cancer, ovaries cancer.
• In alteast two third of people with various cancer has the high amount of PTH protein related hormone.

Documents required

• Doctor’s prescription
• A valid government issued id proof

What is the Cost of PTH-rP; Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein Test

The cost of PTH-rP; Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein test can be from INR 18,000 to INR 22,000 according to your chosen lab.

Why Choose Ganesh Diagnostic

Ganesh Diagnostic has all the latest machines that produce highly accurate results. We ensure a safe and comfortable experience for our patients.