N-Telopeptide, Cross-Linked, Serum NTXS

Method(s) Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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
Premenopausal, Adult Female: 6.2-19.0 nM BCE

Interpretive Data: The target value for treated postmenopausal adult females is the same as the premenopausal reference interval.

BCE = Bone Collagen Equivalent

No Appointment Necessary
Show All Locations >
12 Patient Service Centers in Central New York.

Test Directory

A B C D E F
G H I J K L
M N O P Q R
S T U V W X
Y Z # List >