CALCITONIN

Test Code: S455Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:

Calcitonin

Method:

IA

Collection Notes: Overnight fasting specimen is preferred. Grossly hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable. Spin to separate serum and transfer to transport tube vial. Freeze immediately and ship to laboratory frozen on dry ice.
Clinical Utility: Calcitonin is useful for the diagnosis and follow-up of medullary thyroid carcinoma.
CPT Code: 82308Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Frozen
 
28
 
Days
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