This test measures how much calcitonin is in your blood. Calcitonin is a hormone made by the thyroid. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. It makes hormones that control metabolism.
You may need this test if you have symptoms of medullary thyroid cancer. These include a lump or swelling in your neck.
Normal results are:
19 pg/mL or less for men
14 pg/mL or less for women
*Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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