| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
L141
N-Telopeptide Cross-links (NTx), Urine
| Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) |
| Performed: | Varies |
| Reported: | 4-5 days |
| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Urine in a plastic urine container without preservative - 20 ml urine Collection : Collect a second void of the morning or an aliquot of a 24-hour urine (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.Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability : Ambient/Refrigerated/Frozen: 14 days Causes for Rejection: Quantity not sufficient for analysis; whole blood contamination; hemolysis; specimen containing preservative Note: This test is approved for NY . Performing Lab LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America |
| CPT Code(s): | 82523 |