L895

Test CODE NAME

L895

C-Telopeptide (Endocrine Sciences)

Methodology: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 8-9 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml serum .

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen. 
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Stability: After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 week
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Laboratory 
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
CPT Code(s): 82523