N-TELOPEPTIDE CROSS-LINKED SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: NTXS
UPHSM LIS Test #: 8794
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Testing Time: 1 - 4 days
Testing Lab: Associated Regional University Pathologists

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
Serum gel tube is acceptable.
Spin down and send 0.5 mL serum in plastic vial

Methods

ELISA

CPT Codes

82523

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Premenopausal Adult Female: 6.2-19.0 nM BCE
Adult Male: 5.4-24.2 nM BCE

The target value for treated post-menopausal adult females is the same as the premenopausal reference interval.

BCE = Bone Collagen Equivalent

TEST PERFORMED BY ARUP LABORATORIES
500 CHIPETA WAY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108