Calcitonin
Clinical Biochemistry
Sample and container requirements
Serum
Minimum volume required
400 µL serum
Special requirements
Fasting sample recommended. Collect into tube on ice, centrifuge and freeze immediately.
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Turnaround time
17 days
Reference range
Please refer to report for reference ranges.
Clinical guidance
Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/test/calcitonin/
Notes
Sent to Charing Cross Hospital
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026