LabwiseCalcitoninpg/mL
Calcitonin is a hormone from the thyroid C cells. It is measured when thyroid nodules are being evaluated.
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What Calcitonin measures
Calcitonin is a hormone from the thyroid C cells. It is measured when thyroid nodules are being evaluated.
If your Calcitonin is low
A low calcitonin is the expected result.
Commonly associated with
- Typical
If your Calcitonin is high
Calcitonin above the range is commonly associated with thyroid C-cell changes, kidney function, certain medications or smoking; it is usually repeated before anything is decided.
Commonly associated with
- Thyroid C-cell changes
- Kidney function
- Proton pump inhibitor medication
- Smoking
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Women | under 5 pg/mL |
| Men | under 8.4 pg/mL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your calcitonin is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Calcitonin, Serum
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.