LABOKLIN Service ID: 114
Diagnosis of hypercalcaemia or hypocalcaemia to clarify primary hyperparathyroidism or hypoparathyroidism
| Material | Serum or EDTA plasma 1 ml (centrifuged and separated shortly after coagulation (serum) or centrifuged immediately after sampling (EP), pipetted off)
- Please pay attention to the note – country-specific! – on the submission form regarding the temperature during storage/transport!
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| Method | Chemiluminescence assay (CLIA) |
| Species list | Dog, cat, horse, others on request |
| Duration | Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat) |
| Remark | - The concentration should be assessed together with Ca and/or ionised Ca (+ phosphate, if applicable). For dogs and cats, these and other relevant parameters can be requested via the Hypercalcaemia Profile (see for further information, see Profiles/Screenings – Small Animals)
- Hyperparathyroidism: In case of concurrent hypercalcaemia, PTH
concentrations within the reference range are already considered inadequately elevated. Secondary renal hyperparathyroidism should be ruled out.
- Hypoparathyroidism: Characterised by low PTH concentrations with concurrent hypocalcaemia.
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