Calcitonin | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Calcitonin

Test Code

30742

CPT Code(s)

82308

Test Code

30742

CPT Code(s)

82308

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Calcitonin - Calcitonin concentration is increased in patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma. Calcitonin concentrations may be used to monitor disease.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

Thyrocalcitonin

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

Thyrocalcitonin

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL frozen serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Spin to separate serum and transfer to transport tube vial. Freeze immediately and submit to laboratory frozen.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule, Reject Criteria

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL frozen serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Spin to separate serum and transfer to transport tube vial. Freeze immediately and submit to laboratory frozen.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule, Reject Criteria

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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