Calcit1mpchalserplscnc
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 77613-8
- Short code
- CALC1M
- Synonyms
- Calcit 1M p chal SerPl-sCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST) or red-top tube; plasma may be collected in EDTA or heparin tubes
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–99 years
- Method
- Immunoassay (chemiluminescent or electrochemiluminescent)
- CPT
- 82308
- SNOMED
- 39599009
- Specimen volume
- 1-2 mL of serum or plasma
- Stability
- Room temperature: 8 hours; refrigerated (2-8°C): 24 hours; frozen (-20°C or lower): up to 3 months; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
- Hemolysis max
- 100
- Lipemia max
- 150
- Icterus max
- 50
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Reference ranges are challenge-dependent and interpretation is based on fold-rise or absolute peak calcitonin concentration relative to baseline. Provocative testing (e.g., calcium or pentagastrin stimulation) is primarily used to evaluate medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and C-cell hyperplasia. Consult performing laboratory for assay-specific thresholds.N/A
No fasting required. Patient should be supine for at least 15-30 minutes prior to blood draw. Recent meals, exercise, and stress can transiently affect calcitonin levels. Inform provider of all medications, particularly proton pump inhibitors and beta-blockers.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 15, 2026. · Read our editorial policy