--- title: PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) Test type: test id: pth url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/parathyroid-hormone-test" price_usd: 59.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 65.99 cpt: 83970 category: General Health sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "2–4 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=parathyroid-hormone-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) Test > Measures parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium and phosphorus — key for bone and kidney health, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $59.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 2–4 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $59.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($65.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 83970 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 2–4 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) test tell you? Measures parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium and phosphorus — key for bone and kidney health. PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) is produced by the four small parathyroid glands in your neck and is the master regulator of blood calcium levels. It controls calcium release from bones, calcium absorption in the gut (via vitamin D activation), and calcium reabsorption in the kidneys. Abnormal PTH levels can indicate hyperparathyroidism (bone loss, kidney stones), hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, or kidney disease. PTH is best interpreted alongside calcium and vitamin D levels. **Clinical use:** General health testing provides a baseline snapshot of organ function, metabolism, and key biomarkers — useful for annual checkups, preventive care, and tracking changes over time. ## Who should order it? Adults wanting a routine wellness baseline, anyone re-engaging with healthcare after a gap, and people tracking the impact of lifestyle or medication changes. ## Biomarkers measured - [PTH, Intact](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/pth-intact) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $59.99 | $65.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $59.99 | $65.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) test cost? A PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) test costs $59.99 at TestWell — $65.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $79.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $200.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $59.99 | $65.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $79.00 | $79.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/parathyroid-hormone-pth-intact-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $200.00 | $200.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 35202 · Labcorp test no. 015610. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. Best drawn in the morning. ## Related conditions - Routine health screening (Z00.00) ## Common questions about the PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) test ### How long do PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) results take? Most PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) results are available in 2–4 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)? Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available. ### How much does the PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) cost without insurance? On TestWell, the PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) is $59.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $50. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $200 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)? No fasting required for the PTH (Parathyroid Hormone). No fasting required. Best drawn in the morning. ### Where can I get the PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) done? The PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) is available at Quest and Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=parathyroid-hormone-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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