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Order Code
14660
CPT
82308
Test Details
Synonyms

Thyroid C-Cell Hormone Test

TAT

5 days

Methodology

CLIA

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday and Thursday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Hormone produced by the thyroid. Elevated in medullary thyroid carcinoma and C-cell hyperplasia.

Specimen Type

Serum Strict Frozen Requires own container

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 3 months
Order Code
14660
CPT
82308
Test Details
Synonyms

Thyroid C-Cell Hormone Test

TAT

5 days

Methodology

CLIA

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday and Thursday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Hormone produced by the thyroid. Elevated in medullary thyroid carcinoma and C-cell hyperplasia.

Specimen Type

Serum Strict Frozen Requires own container

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 3 months