We didn’t invent the lab test,
We simply perfected it.
Back COLLAGEN TYPE I C-TELOPEPTIDE (CTx) | |
|---|---|
| Test Code: CTXB | Specimen Collection: Serum |
| Component: CTx | Method: IA |
| Collection Notes: Minimum of 12 hours fasting is required. Collect between 8 – 10 AM. Allow blood to clot 10 – 15 minutes at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells and then freeze immediately. Moderate to gross hemolysis, grossly lipemic or grossly icteric specimens will be rejected. | |
| Clinical Utility: This test is used to assess bone resorption in patients with metabolic bone disease. | |
| CPT Code: 82523 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Frozen 3 Months | |