For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures

PTH plays an important role in maintaining the concentration of ionized calcium within the limits needed to achieve normal metabolic functions. When serum calcium levels are decreased the parathyroid gland increases secretion of the hormone which results in increased mobilization of calcium from skeletal reserves into the circulation. When levels of serum calcium are increased the secretion of PTH is reduced.

The Canine Intact PTH ELISA kit is intended for research use only in the determination of canine PTH in serum, plasma or cell culture media.