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eDH Procedure Code
LAB519 Calcitonin
Collection Information
1 mL minimum.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Red-F | 1.0 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-F | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Spin to separate serum and transfer to transport tube vial. Freeze immediately and submit to laboratory frozen.Transport Temperature: Frozen
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: N/A
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerate: 24 hours
Frozen: 28 days
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| CALCITONIN LVL (QST) | 1992-7 |
CPT Code(s)
82308
Performing Lab Section
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