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Calcitonin

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:CALCITONIN
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SST
Collection & Request Instructions:Fasting Sample
Collect on Ice

A marker of medullary carcinoma of the thyroid.
Endocrine consultation suggested.

Processing Instructions:Centrifuge immediately
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:On Ice
Send to lab immediately
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice