Serum PTH reference values in an adult Brazilian population: implications for the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism
Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online); 63 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To define serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) reference values in carefully selected subjects following the recommended pre-analytical guidelines. Subjects and methods: First, 676 adults who would be submitted to thyroidectomy were evaluated. Patients using interfering medications or wi...
Brasil, Calcio/orina, Hiperparatiroidismo/sangre, Hiperparatiroidismo/diagnóstico, Hormona Paratiroidea/sangre, Hormona Paratiroidea/normas, Paratiroidectomía, Posmenopausia/sangre, Premenopausia/sangre, Estudios Prospectivos, Valores de Referencia, Sensibilidad y Especificidad, Nódulo Tiroideo/sangre, Tiroidectomía, Vitamina D/análogos & derivados, Vitamina D/sangre