Parathyroid Hormone Measurement in Chronic Kidney Disease: From Basics to Clinical Implications

Accurate measurement of parathyroid hormone (PTH) is crucial for therapeutic decision-making in patients with chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD). The second-generation PTH assays, often referred to as “intact PTH” assays, are the current standard and most available assays in...

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Main Authors: Kittrawee Kritmetapak, Chatlert Pongchaiyakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5496710