Test directory: Collagen Cross-Linked N-Tx, 24Hr Ur

Ordering Code4367
Test NameCollagen Cross-Linked N-Tx, 24Hr Ur
AliasN-Telopeptide
NTx
Osteomark
Cross-Linked N-Tx
Preferred SpecimenUrine, 24 Hour
Preferred Container24 Hour Urine Container
No preservative
Other Specimen/ContainerNone
Optimum Volume20 mL
Collection InstructionsKeep refrigerated during collection
Record entire 24 Hr Vol on container & requisition
Patient age & sex required on requisition.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaReceived ambient at reference lab, Preservatives used
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 7 Days
MethodologyEnhanced Chemiluminescence
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Total VolumeALLSee report.
N-Telopeptide (NTx), 24HrALLSee report.
Creatinine, 24 Hr UrineALLSee report.