Test Code CALCTN Calcitonin
Additional Codes
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Orderable:
Calcitonin, Serum
AllScripts (AEHR) Orderable:
Calcitonin, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Northwell Health Laboratories
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECIA)
Specimen Requirements
Container/ Tube: Red-top tube(s).
Specimen: 0.8 mL serum (minimum volume: 0.4 mL)
Transport Temperature: Frozen
Note: This is a strict frozen sample and serum must be separated and frozen immediately.
Reference Values
Males: <14.4 pg/mL
Females: <7.7 pg/mL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82308
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Computer Interface Code
PDM # 5900365