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Tests before the big dayYour doctor may want to do blood tests to measure your levels <strong>of</strong> calcium andparathyroid hormone (PTH). High calcium and PTH means that you havehyperparathyroidism. If just one is elevated, you have “mild” disease.MENU
Tests before the big dayOther tests might include a bone density scan, a 24 hour urine sample, orimaging <strong>of</strong> your kidneys.MENU
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