C0016
Calcitonin
Test Details: Calcitonin is a hormone produced by parafollicular C-cells of thyroid gland. It helps in regulating calcium levels in the blood. This test is done to measure the level of calcitonin in the body and also aids in the diagnosis of certain conditions like C-cell hyperplasia, medullary thyroid cancer or in patients with MEN-2 syndrome.
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Category
Advanced Routine Diagnostics
Pre-test Information
Fasting Recommended
Report Delivery
Same day
Gender
All
Organ
Endocrine Glands
Calcitonin
1570
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