N-Telopeptide, Cross-Linked, Serum
| Sunquest Code: | NTEL | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6065 | Epic Name: | N-Telopeptide, Cross-Linked |
| Synonyms: | NTX Serum; N Telopeptide | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Severely hemolyzed specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge ASAP and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 70500 (NTX Serum) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Adult Male: 5.4-24.2 nM BCE Premenopausal Adult Female: 6.2-19.0 nM BCE The target value for treated postmenopausal adult females is the same as the premenopausal reference interval. The reference laboratory does not provide a reference range for patients under 18 years of age. |
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