Quick parathormone assay in the surgical management of hyperparathyroidism.

Background: Among the various new technologies in the field of parathyroid surgery is intraoperative quick parathormone measurements.

Objectives: To evaluate the contribution of QPTH measurements during parathyroidectomy to the achievement of higher success rates.

Methods: QPTH assay using Immulite Turbo Intact PTH was measured in 32 patients undergoing parathyroidectomy: 30 for primary and 2 for secondary hyperparathyroidism.