N-Telopeptide (NTX), SERUM
Order Name
NTX SERUM
Test Number: 6905091
Revision Date 04/10/2017
Test Number: 6905091
Revision Date 04/10/2017
| 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 | Frozen |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to 15-20min to clot then separate serum from cells. Transfer 0.5mL(0.2mL) serum to a Standard Transport Tube. Unacceptable Conditions: Severely hemolyzed specimens. Stability After separation from cells: Ambient: 5 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-5 days |
| Notes | Reference Lab: ARUP Test Code: 70500 Click Here to view information on the ARUP website. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82523 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |