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Can you please tell me, should a blood test of tsh levels show problems with the parathyroid gland?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

No: The parathyroids are involved with calcium metabolism.

Dr Greenbaum agreed

Answered 2/8/2013

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