C-Telopeptide, Beta-Cross-Linked, Serum
| Abbrev Code: | CTELOB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6016 | Order Name: | C-Telopeptide, Beta-Cross-Linked |
| Synonyms: | Collagen C Telopeptide; Collagen Type I-C Telopeptide; C Telopeptide Beta Crosslinked | ||
| Methodology: | Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82523 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.0 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA) |
| Collection Instructions: | A morning specimen is preferred. |
| Patient Preparation: | In patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e., greater than 5 mg/day), no specimen should be taken until at least 8 hours after the last biotin administration. A fasting specimen is preferred. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed specimens. Lithium heparin (green top) plasma. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Allow specimen to sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | Stability: Samples are stable for 24 hours at room temperature; 48 hours refrigerated and 3 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 70416 |
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