Biochemistry
| Full details for "Calcitonin". | |
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Name |
Calcitonin |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Used in the diagnosis and response to treatment of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC). May also be used to screen those with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 or others with a mutation in the RET oncogene. |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 mL - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Weekly-Thursday |
Turnaround time |
6 working days |
Availability |
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Notes |
External users: Samples which have been centrifuged and separated, should be sent to the laboratory frozen. External users are subject to service level aggreement. Contact laboratory for futher information. |
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Reference range |
Calcitonin Males 8.3 - 14.3 pg/mL Females 5.2 - 9.8 pg/mL |
Last updated |
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:19:17 IST |