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)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
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.