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