Calcitonin
Calcitonin is a hormone released by thyroid C-cells participating in bone and calcium metabolism.
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Physiological Reference Ranges
The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.
0 – 12 pg/mL
0 – 6 pg/mL
0 – 12 pg/mL
What does a low result mean?
A very low or undetectable reading represents the standard, reassuring finding in healthy adults.
What does a high result mean?
A slight elevation can be prompted by regular stomach acid-reducing medications (PPIs), smoking, or mild renal variations.
Questions ready for your doctor
Bring these questions to your next consultation to discuss with your healthcare practitioner:
- Could daily stomach medications like PPIs have contributed to this slight elevation?
- Would a fasting confirmatory retest provide helpful clarification?
- Is this result generally reassuring?
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