ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

N-Telopeptide, Cross-Linked, Serum : 0070500

Mnemonic: NTX SERUM

Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 5 mL plain red.

Transport:  0.5 mL serum, frozen.  (Min: 0.25 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.15 mL serum, frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Severely hemolyzed specimens.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 5 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months
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
CPT Code(s): 82523
 
 

 

 

 
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