In this re-. port, we address five areas that correspond to the above elements of. an ACS system: CSC2 structure, the development of forward operat-. ing locations, the use of forward support locations and CONUS sup-. port locations, the transportation system, and resourcing to meet. current operational requirements.
A parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test measures the level of parathyroid hormone in the blood. This test is used to help identify hyperparathyroidism, to find the cause of abnormal calcium levels, or to check the status of chronic kidney disease.
A thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound is done to: 1  Check lumps (thyroid nodule) in the thyroid gland. 2  Find out whether the thyroid gland is enlarged. 3  Look for enlarged parathyroid glands caused by disease. 4  Guide the placement of the needle during a thyroid biopsy. thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound is done to: 1  Check lumps (thyroid nodule) in the thyroid gland. 2  Find out whether the thyroid gland is enlarged. 3  Look for enlarged parathyroid glands caused by disease. 4  Guide the placement of the needle during a thyroid biopsy.