| Test Name: Calcitonin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | |||
| PLS Test Code | CAL | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | 0 - 30 ng/L | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 4 Weeks | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Fortnightly | Transport | |
| Special Requirements | Place on ice and deliver to laboratory immediately. | ||
| Patient Preparation | Fasting samples preferred but not essential | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture | ||
| Clinical Information | REFERENCE RANGES: Males <5.33 pmol/L, Females <3.36 pmol/L | ||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service, Tel: Molecular Path 03 9342 7991, Biochem 03 9342 8000, Address: Royal Melbourne Hospital, Grattan Street, Parkville VIC 3052 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 11-Mar-2008 (Version: 1.02) | ||