CALCITONIN STIMULATION BY CALCIUM - PENTAGASTRIN Test

CALCITONIN STIMULATION BY CALCIUM - PENTAGASTRIN Test

Disease: Cancer

Method: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

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Sample Types
  • 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube for each timed specimen. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. All containers must be clearly marked with time drawn and submitted with 1 test request form. Draw overnight fasting baseline specimen. With patient supine, administer Calcium Gluconate IV 2 mg/ kg body weight over 1 min. followed by Pentagastrin IV bolus 0.5 ug/kg body weight over 5 sec. Draw additional specimens at 1, 2, 5 and 10 min. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW.

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  • Results in : Sample Mon / Thu by 4 pm; ReportSame day

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CALCITONIN STIMULATION BY CALCIUM - PENTAGASTRIN Test Cost 14500 Rs


Test Name CALCITONIN STIMULATION BY CALCIUM - PENTAGASTRIN Test
Test type Oncologist
Pre-test Information Overnight fasting is mandatory.
Report Delivery Sample Mon / Thu by 4 pm; ReportSame day
Components For suspected Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
Price ₹ 14500
Method Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

CALCITONIN STIMULATION BY CALCIUM - PENTAGASTRIN Test Details


Short Description

Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by parafollicular C cells of thyroid gland. This assay is useful for the diagnosis and follow up of Medullary carcinoma thyroid, as an adjunct to diagnosis of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type II and Familial Medullary thyroid carcinoma. It is occasionally used in the diagnosis and followup of Islet Cell tumors.

Test Specifications

  • Speciality: Oncologist

  • Components: For suspected Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma

  • Department:

  • Shipping Stability: Room Temperature: NA, Refrigerator:NA, Frozen: 2 weeks

PreTest Information

Overnight fasting is mandatory.

Detail Description

CALCITONIN STIMULATION BY CALCIUM - PENTAGASTRIN Test

CALCITONIN STIMULATION BY CALCIUM - PENTAGASTRIN Test is a diagnostic test used to measure the calcitonin level in the blood. It is also known as the Calcium Pentagastrin Test. This test is performed to aid in the diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer.

Cost of CALCITONIN STIMULATION BY CALCIUM - PENTAGASTRIN Test

The cost of the CALCITONIN STIMULATION BY CALCIUM - PENTAGASTRIN Test at DNA Labs India is INR 14500.

Symptoms of Medullary Thyroid Cancer

  • Thickening or lump in the neck
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Hoarseness or voice changes
  • Persistent cough
  • Persistent pain in the neck or throat

Diagnosis of Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Along with the CALCITONIN STIMULATION BY CALCIUM - PENTAGASTRIN Test, other tests are also used to diagnose medullary thyroid cancer. These tests include:

  • Ultrasound Imaging
  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Biopsy

If you experience any of the symptoms of medullary thyroid cancer, it is important to consult a doctor immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment can improve the chances of a successful outcome.

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    Cost of CALCITONIN STIMULATION BY CALCIUM - PENTAGASTRIN Test is 14500 Rs

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