Laboratory Medicine Program

Calcitonin

Clinical Decription:
Calcitonin is a hormone found in the thyroid gland and is important in bone and calcium metabolism.
<br/><em>DiaSorin LIAISON XL Calcitonin II-Gen Manufacturer’s Package Inserts</em>

Method: Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA); Liaison XL

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Male < 5.3 pmol/LFemale < 3.4 pmol/L

Specimen Type: serum
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: Sample on dry ice

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): every 10 days.

Turnaround Time: 14 days

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