Calcitonin Test
- Category
- Cancer
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures calcitonin, a hormone made by C-cells of the thyroid gland.
Why this test is performed?
The main marker for medullary thyroid cancer — used for diagnosis, monitoring after treatment and screening family members at risk.
Who should take this test?
People being evaluated or treated for cancer, or as advised by an oncologist. Not a stand-alone screening test.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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Frequently asked questions
It has a minor role; its main use in testing is as a tumour marker.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 15–39 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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