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.
Why It Is Done. A thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound is done to: 1  Check lumps (thyroid nodule) in the thyroid gland. 2  A thyroid ultrasound can usually show the difference between a solid thyroid gland nodule and a simple fluid-filled sac (cyst).