Collagen Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide (NTx), Urine
Also known as Collagen Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide, N-Telopeptide or NTx
What it measures
- N Telopeptide (NTX)LOINC 14115-0
- Creatinine, Random UrineLOINC 2161-8
Specimen
- Specimen
- 2 mL unpreserved urine collected from second morning void
- Minimum volume
- 1 mL
- Also accepted
- Unpreserved random urine • Unpreserved catheterized urine • Unpreserved first void clean catch urine
- Container
- Sterile screw-cap container
- Temperature
- Refrigerated (cold packs)
Do not use preservatives. Acidified specimen is not acceptable. Second morning void urine: Discard the first morning void. Collect the second morning void. Mix well.
Turnaround
Set up: Mon-Sat
Billing
CPT 82523, 82570