calcitonin stimulation test

calcitonin stimulation test

A clinical test used in patients with normal levels of calcitonin, in whom C-cell hyperplasia or medullary carcinoma of thyroid (MCT) is suspected.
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Results of the calcitonin stimulation test in normal volunteers compared with genetically unaffected members of MEN 2A and familial medullary thyroid carcinoma families.
Analytical quality of calcitonin determination and its effect on the adequacy of screening for medullary carcinoma of the thyroid
Omeprazole: calcitonin stimulation test for the diagnosis, follow-up and family screening in medullary thyroid carcinoma.
Comparison of two provocative tests for calcitonin in medullary thyroid carcinoma: omeprazole vs pentagastrin

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