Calcitonin
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Calcitonin, Serum
Test ID: CALCIT
Test
Method
Electrochemiluminescence
Platform
Roche e602
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5
Test Version
28-Nov-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
2 mL
Specimen Comment
Plasma is not suitable for analysis.
Patient Preparation
Fasting specimen is preferred but not mandatory.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 day |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Test Version
28-Nov-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Electrochemiluminescence
Platform
Roche e602
Turnaround Time
8 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcitonin | ng/L |
|
pg/mL x 1.00 | |
Test Location
Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5
Test Version
28-Nov-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CALCIT | 2753Calcitonin | ng/L |
Test Version
28-Nov-2023