Calcitonin Level Test for Thyroid Tumors

The lab analyst measures calcitonin, typically on serum or plasma. This hormone calcitonin is a polypeptide secreted by specialized cells in the thyroid gland. Calcitonin is elevated primarily in the presence of tumors located in the thyroid calcitonin cells, also known as parafollicular cells. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.