N-Telopeptide (NTX), SERUM
Order Name
NTX SERUM
Test Number: 6905091
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6905091
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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N-Telopeptide (NTX), SERUM
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Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay | 21215-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerate Specimen Collection: Serum must be transferred to a plastic transport tube. Serum must be separated from red cells or gel barrier immediately after clot formation and centrifugation. Special Instructions: For monitoring therapy, baseline specimens should be collected just prior to or on the day of therapy initiation. Subsequent specimens for comparison should be collected at approximately the same time of day as the baseline specimen. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2 - 7 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 140830 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 140830 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82523 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |