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Test Code CLCTN Calcitonin Level

Important Note

Use to diagnose and monitor medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). Secondary test to assist in diagnosing multiple endocrine neoplasia type II and familial MTC.

Additional Codes

70006

Methodology

Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

CPT

82308

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

4.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Collection Instructions

Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.

Transport

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months

Turn Around Time

2-3 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

EPIC Code

LAB519

Acceptable Collection Container

Grn PST; G-NoGel

Testing Volume

1.0 mL

Patient Preparation

None

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

STAT Availability

No

LOINC

1992-7