PTH Antibody Test
Short Name: PTHrP Test
Also known as: PTHrP Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein Test, Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein Assay, PTH Antibody Test
PTH Antibody Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹22,000. Uses Immunoassay on Plasma samples. Results in Samples must be received by the 7th of the month. Reports are typically generated after 2-3 weeks.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
This assay is used as a diagnostic workup of patients with suspected hypercalcemia of malignancy and hypercalcemia of unknown origin.
- Test Code
- 3582
- Price
- ₹22,000
- Sample Type
- Plasma
- Result Time
- Samples must be received by the 7th of the month. Reports are typically generated after 2-3 weeks.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Immunoassay
Sample Collection
A duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory. No special fasting is required. Inform your doctor about all medications and supplements you are taking.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A blood sample will be drawn from a vein in your arm. The procedure usually takes only a few minutes.
Report Delivery
You may resume normal activities immediately. Minimal bruising or soreness at the puncture site may occur and usually settles quickly.
Timeline: Samples must be received by the 7th of the month. Reports are typically generated after 2-3 weeks.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
This assay is used as a diagnostic workup of patients with suspected hypercalcemia of malignancy and hypercalcemia of unknown origin.
How to Prepare
- Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory
- Collect 2 mL plasma in a Green Top (Sodium heparin) tube
- Separate plasma immediately and transfer to a screw capped vial
- Ship refrigerated or frozen
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"PTHrP testing is particularly helpful in hypercalcaemic patients when serum PTH is low or suppressed. The result should always be interpreted with calcium status, PTH and clinical findings."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Plasma not separated immediately
- Missing Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35)
- Haemolysed or grossly lipaemic sample
- Incorrect sample container or improperly labelled sample
Understanding Your Results
Consult an endocrinologist or oncologist if you have persistent hypercalcemia, unexplained symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, bone pain, increased thirst, increased urination, confusion, or if you have cancer and high calcium levels.
Limitations
- ⚠This test should not be used to exclude cancer
- ⚠This test should not be used to screen tumour patients for humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy
- ⚠Interpretation requires correlation with other laboratory tests and imaging findings
- ⚠Reference ranges vary by laboratory and immunoassay method
Risks & Considerations
- ●Bruising at the venipuncture site
- ●Mild pain or discomfort during blood collection
- ●Lightheadedness or dizziness
Interfering Factors
- ●Improper sample handling or delayed plasma separation may affect results
- ●Haemolysed or grossly lipaemic samples may interfere with the immunoassay
- ●Certain medications and coexisting medical conditions may influence PTHrP levels
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