Calcitonin (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Calcitonin (Blood)

Alternate Names	Calcitonin Level
Test Code	CALT
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $30.70 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	A stimulation test (calcium or pentagastrin) is required when used for diagnostic purposes.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	SI, LHI, SP, LH, LHP
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 24 hours of collection. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)