Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Calcitonin

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

CALTN

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum 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

Storage Instructions:

Transport on ice, delivered immediately to laboratory

spin, separate, and freeze immediately on reciept into laboratory.

External Laboratory:

Royal Melbourne Hospital

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