--- title: PTH, Intact Test type: biomarker url: "https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/pth-intact" also_known_as: - pth - pth, intact - parathyroid hormone - parathyroid hormone, intact - intact pth category: Hormones units: - pg/mL order_price_usd: 59.99 order_item: PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/parathyroid-hormone-test" reviewed_at: 2026-09-05 --- # PTH, Intact > PTH, Intact is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 15.0 – 65.0 pg/mL. At TestWell it's $59.99 all-in as PTH (Parathyroid Hormone), results in 2–4 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis. Also known as: pth, pth, intact, parathyroid hormone, parathyroid hormone, intact, intact pth. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Units | pg/mL | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 2–4 business days | | Price | $59.99 | | Labs | Quest or Labcorp | ## What does PTH, Intact measure? A hormone that controls calcium balance by acting on bone and kidneys. ## What is the normal range for PTH, Intact? | Population | Reference range | | --- | --- | | age 18+ | 15.0 – 65.0 pg/mL | Reference intervals differ slightly between labs; the range printed on your report is the one to interpret against. Ranges are usually set so 95% of healthy people fall inside them. ## What does a high PTH, Intact mean? Can reflect parathyroid overactivity (primary), or compensation for low calcium or vitamin D (secondary). ## What does a low PTH, Intact mean? Can reflect parathyroid issues or high calcium from another source. ## How do you get tested for PTH, Intact? | Order | Type | Price | Includes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/parathyroid-hormone-test) | Single test | $59.99 | This marker | | [Total Body Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/total-body-panel) | Panel | $499.99 | 49 tests | ## Quest vs Labcorp vs BioReference | Lab | Available | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $59.99 | Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | Labcorp | Yes | $59.99 | Choose Labcorp at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | No | — | Not available in NY/NJ for this test. | - [What a high PTH, Intact means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/pth-intact/high) - [What a low PTH, Intact means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/pth-intact/low) ## Common questions about PTH, Intact ### Do I need a doctor's order to test my pth, intact? No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor. ### How long does it take to get PTH, Intact results? Most PTH, Intact results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### How much does a PTH, Intact test cost? Our PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) starts at $59.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. ### Do I need to fast before my PTH, Intact test? Fasting is not required for the PTH, Intact test. You can have your blood drawn any time of day. ### Which lab will process my PTH, Intact test? Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations. ## Sources - [Mayo Clinic Labs](https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/8837) - [MedlinePlus (NIH) — Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Test](https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/parathyroid-hormone-pth-test/) ## Related biomarkers - [Total Testosterone](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/total-testosterone) - [Free Testosterone](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-testosterone) - [SHBG](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/shbg) - [Estradiol](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/estradiol) - [Cortisol AM](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/cortisol-am) - [DHEA-S](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/dhea-s) - [Reference range lookup tool](https://www.test-well.com/tools/reference-range-lookup) - [Lab unit converter](https://www.test-well.com/tools/lab-unit-converter) - [All biomarkers](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-05. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/pth-intact Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.