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HelpTest Code LAB21011 COLLAGEN CROSS LINKED N TELOPEPTIDE, URINE with CREATININE
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
NTXUR
Collection Requirements
Collect random urine from second morning void. Mix well and send 2.0 mL unpreserved urine frozen in a screw capped plastic urine container.
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Random urine (no preservative)
Transport
Frozen
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
N-Telopeptides/Creatinine
Male:
0-17 years: Not established
18-29 years: 12-99 nM BCE/mM creat
30-59 years: 9-60 nM BCE/mM creat
>59 years: Not established
Female:
Premenopausal: 4-64 nM BCE/mM creat
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performed
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Reported
4-7 days
CPT Codes
82523
82570
Unacceptable Conditions
Urine with preservatives