N-TELOPEPTIDES URINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: NTXU
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026591
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026591
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 4.0 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect second morning void.
2. No preservative.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect second morning void.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Specimen with pH <5: Reject
Specimen containing preservatives: Reject
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Specimen with pH <5: Reject
Specimen containing preservatives: Reject
Methods
NTXUR: Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
NTXCT: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
NTXCT: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Clinical Utilities
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions associated with increased bone turnover
Monitoring effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget disease, or other metabolic bone disorders
Monitoring effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget disease, or other metabolic bone disorders
CPT Codes
82570
82523
82523
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
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