You are asked to evaluate a 72-year-old female patient who c…

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Yоu аre аsked tо evаluate a 72-year-оld female patient who complains of recent onset of polyuria, constipation, and nausea. Physical examination is essentially unremarkable, and laboratory studies are ordered including a complete metabolic profile and routine urinalysis.  Results of tests are as follows: Urinalysis: negative for nitrite, glucose, leukocytes, blood, ketones, and bilirubin, leukocyte esterase, protein, and urobilinogen. Metabolic profile: (abnormal results in boldtype): Serum Ca+2     13.2 (8.2-10.2 mg/dL)Serum PO4−3    1.8 (2.5-4.5 mg/dL)Serum albumin 4.0 (3.5-5.0 g/dL) The patient has normal renal function, and no other abnormalities are noted on results of complete metabolic profile.                                                          Based on these initial laboratory results, which of the following additional laboratory test results would be helpful in establishing a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism?

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