Determinants of plasma PTH and their implication for defining a reference interval

Lars Rejnmark, Peter Vestergaard, Lene Heickendorff, Leif Mosekilde

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Abstract

To improve the diagnostic sensitivity of PTH measurements, more data on the upper limit of the reference interval for PTH levels were requested at a recent international consensus conference. As PTH levels vary inversely with plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels and as vitamin D insufficiency is widespread, particular attention should be given to the influence of low vitamin D levels on the PTH reference interval. AIM, DESIGN AND METHODS: In a cross-sectional design, including 2316 women aged 17-84, we determined 95% reference interval using a nonparametric approach and studied the effects of potential predictors on plasma PTH levels.
Original languageEnglish
JournalClinical Endocrinology
Volume74
Pages (from-to)37-43
Number of pages7
ISSN0300-0664
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2011
Externally publishedYes

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