Calcitonin

Sample Type:

4 hours at 20 to 25 °C,

1 day at 2 to 8 °C,

24 months at -20 °C (± 5 °C). Only one freezing possible.

Turnaround Time:

6 days

Sample Stability:

4 hours at 20 to 25 °C,

1 day at 2 to 8 °C,

24 months at -20 °C (± 5 °C). Only one freezing possible.

Instrument / Procedure:

Chemiluminescence

Units:

ng/L

Notes/Precautions:

1 individual aliquot for this analysis.

In case of protons pump treatment, we recommend to collect sample before intake, and in case of possible treatment stopping, please collect sample 2 weeks after treatment was stopped.

Only one freezing possible

Fasting sample in the morning

ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.

Reference Range:

Male: <15,0

Female: <10,0

Precautions:
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Testing Laboratory:
Eurofins Biomnis France
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