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Calcitonin

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
CALTN
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Plain Tube with gelPlain Tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
2-8 deg required if transport delayed > 30 mins
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Consult Chemical Pathologist prior to sending.

A stimulation test (calcium or pentagastrin) is required when used for diagnostic purposes. Calcitonin is extremely labile and must be kept cold and spun ASAP.

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Notes:

A marker of medullary carcinoma of the thyroid

A stimulation test (calcium or pentagastrin) is required when used for diagnostic purposes. Calcitonin is extremely labile and must be kept cold and spun ASAP.

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
7-10 days
Reference Interval:

Males <5.33 pmol/L,Females <3.36 pmol/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW