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Sorry if been a bit ignorant - but could someone please explain a parathyroid

Test to me. Thanks

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Clockticking, it's not ignorant if you don't understand a parathyroid test :)

It's a blood test to determine whether you are producing too much or too little parathyroid hormone which balances calcium levels. It usually follows a high or low calcium blood test result.

labtestsonline.org.uk/under...

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Thank you for the information - this site always helpful.

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