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N-Telopeptide Cross-links (NTx), Urine

Order Code
141093
CPT
82523, 82570
Test Details
Synonyms

N-Telopeptide, Collagen Cross-linked N-Telopeptide, NTx Test, Osteomark®

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Ortho Vitros Enhanced Chemiluminescence System

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Marker of bone resorption. Elevated in osteoporosis and bone metastasis.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

20 mL

Specimen Container

Transfer tube, no preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Collect a second void of the morning (no preservative). When monitoring therapy, baseline samples should be collected prior to initiation of therapy. Subsequent specimens should be collected at the same time of day as baseline specimens.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
141093
CPT
82523, 82570
Test Details
Synonyms

N-Telopeptide, Collagen Cross-linked N-Telopeptide, NTx Test, Osteomark®

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Ortho Vitros Enhanced Chemiluminescence System

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Marker of bone resorption. Elevated in osteoporosis and bone metastasis.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

20 mL

Specimen Container

Transfer tube, no preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Collect a second void of the morning (no preservative). When monitoring therapy, baseline samples should be collected prior to initiation of therapy. Subsequent specimens should be collected at the same time of day as baseline specimens.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days