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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
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Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
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Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
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SubChapter H - Medical Devices |
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Part 862 - Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices |
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Subpart B - Clinical Chemistry Test Systems |
§ 862.1140 - Calcitonin test system.
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§ 862.1140 Calcitonin test system.
(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.