N Telopeptide, Cross Linked, Serum (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- Lab Code
- 222
- External Test Id
- 0070500
- Description
Useful For:
- Monitoring effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteoporosis or other metabolic bone disorders
- As an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions associated with increased bone turnover
- This test is not useful for screening or diagnosing osteoporosis.
- Synonyms
- 0070500, Cross Linked, N Telopeptide, N-Telopeptide, NTX, NTx Serum, SNTX
- Components
Interpretation
- Method
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Reference Range
- Ref. Range Notes
Reference Values:
Adult Male: 5.4-24.2 nM BCE Premenopausal, Adult Female: 6.2-19.0 nM BCE Interpretation: The target value for treated postmenopausal adult females is the same as the premenopausal reference interval. BCE = Bone Collagen Equivalent.
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
-
3 mL blood in RED TOP tube or GOLD SST
- Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Freeze serum at -20°C while awaiting shipment. Transport samples on dry ice.
Stability: Frozen (preferred): 6 months; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Ambient: 5 hours.
Unacceptable Conditions: Severely hemolyzed specimens.
- Quantity
-
Requested: 0.5 mL serum
Minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Freeze serum at -20°C.
Sendouts:
- Order ARUP Test: 0070500
- Interfaced: Yes [Interface: 602; Department: ARPZ]
Stability: Frozen (preferred): 6 months; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Ambient: 5 hours.
Unacceptable Conditions: Severely hemolyzed specimens.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Frequency
- Performed: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Report Available: 3-10 days.
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
-
Sendout ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
800-522-2787500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Billing & Coding
- Billing Comments
CPT: 82523