Summary
| Direction in Chronic Kidney Disease | ↑ Elevated — higher than in the comparison group |
|---|---|
| Category | Renal |
| Compared against | CKD (secondary hyperparathyroidism) vs normal |
| Source | Jamal et al. 2013 — doi:10.1016/j.jocd.2012.11.012 |
| Condition atlas | Chronic Kidney Disease Biomarker Atlas |
Related Renal markers in Chronic Kidney Disease
Full list: Chronic Kidney Disease Biomarker Atlas.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parathyroid Hormone high or low in Chronic Kidney Disease?
Elevated. Studies summarised in the OSMF atlas report higher Parathyroid Hormone in Chronic Kidney Disease than in the reference group of the cited comparison (CKD (secondary hyperparathyroidism) vs normal). Source: Jamal et al. 2013.
Which test measures Parathyroid Hormone?
The atlas record does not list a standardised clinical test code (LOINC) for Parathyroid Hormone, which usually means it was measured with research assays or study-specific protocols rather than a routine clinical panel. Check the cited source for the exact method.
Is one abnormal Parathyroid Hormone result diagnostic of Chronic Kidney Disease?
No. No single biomarker is diagnostic of Chronic Kidney Disease. Parathyroid Hormone findings come from group comparisons, overlap considerably between patients and controls, and vary with study design, timing and comparison group. A result should be interpreted by a clinician alongside symptoms, history and other tests.
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-03 · Page generated from chronic-kidney-disease.json · Browse: Chronic Kidney Disease atlas · Biomarker Index · All marker pages
Disclaimer: This page is an educational synthesis of published, peer-reviewed research and is not medical advice. Biomarker findings vary across studies with case definitions, comparison groups, timing and assay methods. Direction of change reflects the predominant finding in the cited source and does not establish a diagnostic threshold. Discuss any test result with a qualified clinician.