Investigation Name:Calcitonin

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:Other

Lower Reference Range Limit:0

Upper Reference Range Limit:9

Units:ng/L

Minimum Sample Volume:5ml

Expected Turnaround Time:14 days

Test Code:CALC

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:N/A

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Must be HAND DELIVERED to CLINICAL CHEMISTRY soon after collection for rapid processing of sample. PLEASE NOTE: If e-requesting use 'Chem-Other Bloods' tick box, type test in pop up box and, when the form has been printed PLEASE WRITE THE TEST NAME ON THE FORM to ensure the sample is processed efficiently. LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into Z5 within 30 minutes after collection and store plasma at -20C. Transport frozen

Reference Laboratory Details:Clin. Biochem.,Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street,Glasgow,G4 0SF (Tel. 0141 2114632)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:RIGC