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Calcitonin
Also known as: Human calcitonin, thyrocalcitonin Related tests: RET oncogene
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At A Glance
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Why get tested? To help diagnose and monitor C-cell hyperplasia and medullary thyroid cancer (MTC); to screen those at risk for multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2)
When to get tested? If your doctor suspects that you have MTC, if you are being treated for MTC, or if a family member has MTC or MEN 2
Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
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This page was last modified on January 14, 2008 |
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