N-TELOEPTIDE. SERUM (NTx)

Test Code: S442

Specimen Collection: Serum

Component:
N-Telopeptide

Method:
EIA

Collection Notes: Specimens collected in serum separator tubes (SST) should be centrifuged and aliquoted into a plastic screw-cap tube. Ship frozen.

Clinical Utility: N-Telopeptide (NTx) is a by-product of the bone resorption process found in blood and urine and can be used to measure bone loss.

CPT Code: 82523

Testing Location: Sent to reference lab

Specimen/Stability Type

Serum (1 mL)

Temperature:

Frozen 2 Months

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