Test Entry - Detail

Calcitonin


General
  Clinical Use:
  Availability: Samples are tested Monday-Friday.
 
  Code: CAL
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send separated sample frozen on dry ice.
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  Reference Interval:
0d to <3m 	< 32.0
3m to <6m 	< 26.0
6m to <9m 	< 21.0
9m to <1y 	< 16.0
1y to <18m 	< 13.0
18m to <2y	< 10.0
2y to <3y	         < 9.0
Male	 
3y to <120y 	< 8.5
Female	 
3y to <13y	< 7
13y to <17y	< 6
17y to <120y	< 5.1


Collection Requirements
  Container: Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),  
  Sample Type: See container
  Minimum Collection Volume: 1mL
  Collection Instructions: Sample must be centrifuged, separated and frozen immediately following collection.


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN)
  Processing Instructions: Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample.
This test can not be added to a previously collected sample.
  Minimum Assay Volume: 250uL
  Stability: 15 days frozen
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send separated sample frozen on dry ice.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Core Biochemistry Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8140


Last Updated : 29-12-2022 11:29