Calcitonin

Test information: Tumour marker for the diagnosis and follow up of medullary carcinoma of thyroid (MTC). Indicated in suspected MTC cases, monitoring of known MTC and monitoring of known MEN patients.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Fasting sample preferred. Prior to sample being taken please collect ice bucket from the laboratory. After sample taken, place tube into the ice bucket and IMMEDIATELY hand deliver to the laboratory.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

See the report.

UKAS number

8673

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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