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HelpTest Code MISC1WARDE3717980 N-Telopeptide, Cross-Linked - Serum
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
NTXS
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Transport
Serum frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Frozen: 2 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Adult Male: ≥19 yrs 5.4-24.2 nM BCE
Adult Female: ≥19 yrs 6.2-19.0 nM BCE
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Wednesday
Reported
4-11 Day
CPT Codes
82523
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed specimens.