Calcitonin

Test Name

Calcitonin

LIS Code

CALTNP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Calcitonin

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze and transport frozen.

Minimum Volume

1.0 ml Serum

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin separate and freeze in screw-capped vial before shipping.

Patient Preparation

Fasting specimen preferred

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

Please note on the request slip whether the patient has received a pentagastrin stimulation or calcium infusion. Calcitonin levels on uremic patients may be increased.