THYROCALCITONIN (CALCITONIN)

Overview

The Thyrocalcitonin (Calcitonin) test measures the level of calcitonin, a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood. It is often used to diagnose and monitor medullary thyroid cancer and to detect other thyroid or parathyroid disorders. Elevated calcitonin levels may suggest the presence of thyroid cancer or other rare conditions affecting calcium metabolism. This test is typically part of a comprehensive thyroid evaluation, especially when nodules or other abnormalities are present.