CALCITONIN

Synonyms: Thyrocalcitonin
Computer Code: (RCLT)
Specimen Collection: 4 mL blood (red top tube). Place on ice. Gold acceptable.
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze immediately. Min 0.4 mL serum.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 5 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82308
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII