N-Telopeptide, Cross-Linked, Serum NTXS
Method(s) | Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 6 mL plain red or gold (SST) top tube. |
Transport | 0.5 mL serum, frozen. (min: 0.2 mL) |
Stability | After separation from cells: Ambient: 5 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months |
Unacceptable Conditions | Severely hemolyzed samples. |
Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
Billing Code | 5010748 |
CPTCode | 82523 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Adult Male: 5.4-24.2 nM BCE Interpretive Data: The target value for treated postmenopausal adult females is the same as the premenopausal reference interval. BCE = Bone Collagen Equivalent |