CALCITONIN | |
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Test Code: S455 | Specimen 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: 82308 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Frozen 28 Days |