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CALCITONIN

Test Details
Test Name : CALCITONIN
Alternative Test Names : CALCITONIN
Code: 301
Test Overview : Useful in the detection and confirmation thyroid C-cell hyperplasia and as an aid in diagnosis, management and follow up of medullary carcinoma of the thyroid.
Test Preparation Instructions : Itraconazole causes decreased calcitonin measurement at the daily therapeutic dosage level.
Turnaround Time: 9 DAYS
Reference Interval:
Age Reference Interval
Sex Low High Component Low High Units Note
F <= 6.4 Nanogram / Litre
M <= 9.5 Nanogram / Litre
Age
Sex Low High Component
F
M

Reference Interval
Low High Units Note
<= 6.4 Nanogram / Litre
<= 9.5 Nanogram / Litre
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container: SGT
Volume: 1.00mL

Collection Requirements: Specimen for this test must be collected, processed, aliquoted and frozen within 45 - 60 minutes of collection. If unable to meet these requirements, patients for this test must be referred to a Dynacare Laboratory and Health Service Centre for collection. Centrifuge and aliquot serum to a transport tube.
Storage and Transport: Store frozen. Ship on dry ice.

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