Calcitonin (Thyrocalcitonin), Six Specimens
Use
This test measures the level of calcitonin, a hormone produced by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland, in serum. It is used to aid in the diagnosis of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) as well as other diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid. Elevated calcitonin levels can be associated with MTC, especially after stimulation in provocative testing scenarios.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Values obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. The test is part of a series that should not be collected until the clinician is contacted to determine why a series is ordered. Additional confirmatory tests may add time to the overall process.
Methodology
Immunoassay (ICMA)
Biomarkers
Calcitonin
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 12506-2 - Calcit sp2 p chal SerPl-mCnc
- 12507-0 - Calcit sp3 p chal SerPl-mCnc
- 12508-8 - Calcit sp4 p chal SerPl-mCnc
- 12509-6 - Calcit sp5 p chal SerPl-mCnc
- 33788-1 - Calcit sp1 p chal SerPl-mCnc
- 58892-1 - Calcit BS SerPl-mCnc
- 58892-1 - Calcit BS SerPl-mCnc
- 33788-1 - Calcit sp1 p chal SerPl-mCnc
- 12506-2 - Calcit sp2 p chal SerPl-mCnc
- 12507-0 - Calcit sp3 p chal SerPl-mCnc
- 12508-8 - Calcit sp4 p chal SerPl-mCnc
- 12509-6 - Calcit sp5 p chal SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Refer to the Endocrine Appendix of the LabCorp Directory of Services for instructions on multiple specimen testing. Draw multiple tubes at specified time intervals.
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