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Test Code NTX N-Telopeptide, Cross-Linked, Serum

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: NTX-TELOPEPTIDE-SERUM
Sunquest Order Code: NTX
Epic Px Code: LAB2172

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red

Minimum Collection Volume

0.2 mL

Reference Range

Adult Male: 5.4-24.2 nM BCE
Premenopausal, Adult Female: 6.2-19.0 nM BCE

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

The target value for treated postmenopausal adult females is the same as the premenopausal reference interval.
BCE = Bone Collagen Equivalent

Rejection Criteria

Severely hemolyzed specimens.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

5 hours

Specimen Stability

Frozen (preferred): 6 months
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Ambient: 5 hours

Day(s) Performed

Mon, Wed, Fri

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs

CPT Code

82523

LOINC Code

21215-9

Test Alias

Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide, Serum
N-Telopeptide, Cross-Linked, Serum
NTx Serum

Additional Information / Notes

N/A