21 CFR Part 862 · Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices

§ 862.1140 Calcitonin test system

Subpart B - Clinical Chemistry Test Systems Official text on eCFR Amendment history

(a) Identification. A calcitonin test system is a device intended to measure the thyroid hormone calcitonin (thyrocalcitonin) levels in plasma and serum. Calcitonin measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the thyroid and parathyroid glands, including carcinoma and hyperparathyroidism (excessive activity of the parathyroid gland).

(b) Classification. Class II.

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