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N-TELOPEPTIDE NTx, URINE
Test Details Test Name : N-TELOPEPTIDE NTx, URINE Alternative Test Names : COLLAGEN CROSS-LINKED N-TELOPEPTIDE, N-TELOPEPTIDE, N-TELOPEPTIDE NTx, URINE, NTx TEST, OSTEOMARK, TELOPEPTIDE-N NTx, URINE Code: CT62 Test Overview : Evaluation of osteoporosis and ass
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Test Details
Test Name : N-TELOPEPTIDE NTx, URINE
Alternative Test Names : COLLAGEN CROSS-LINKED N-TELOPEPTIDE, N-TELOPEPTIDE, N-TELOPEPTIDE NTx, URINE, NTx TEST, OSTEOMARK, TELOPEPTIDE-N NTx, URINE
Code: CT62
Test Overview : Evaluation of osteoporosis and assessment of antiresorptive therapy.
Test Preparation Instructions : Collect a second void morning specimen.
Turnaround Time: 11 DAYS
Reference Interval:
| Age | Reference Interval | ||||||
| Sex | Low | High | Component | Low | High | Units | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M/F | CREATININE R U | ||||||
| M/F | N-TELOPEPTIDE | ||||||
| M | 0 M | 19 YRS | N-TELO/CREAT RATIO | ||||
| F | 0 M | 19 YRS | N-TELO/CREAT RATIO | ||||
| M | >= | 20 YRS | N-TELO/CREAT RATIO | 0 | 62 | nmol BCE is nanomole Bone Collagen Equivalents | |
| F | 20 | 49 YRS | N-TELO/CREAT RATIO | 0 | 64 | nmol BCE is nanomole Bone Collagen Equivalents | |
| F | >= | 50 YRS | N-TELO/CREAT RATIO | 0 | 89 | nmol BCE is nanomole Bone Collagen Equivalents |
| Age | |||
| Sex | Low | High | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| M/F | CREATININE R U | ||
| M/F | N-TELOPEPTIDE | ||
| M | 0 M | 19 YRS | N-TELO/CREAT RATIO |
| F | 0 M | 19 YRS | N-TELO/CREAT RATIO |
| M | >= | 20 YRS | N-TELO/CREAT RATIO |
| F | 20 | 49 YRS | N-TELO/CREAT RATIO |
| F | >= | 50 YRS | N-TELO/CREAT RATIO |
| Reference Interval | |||
| Low | High | Units | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 62 | nmol BCE is nanomole Bone Collagen Equivalents | |
| 0 | 64 | nmol BCE is nanomole Bone Collagen Equivalents | |
| 0 | 89 | nmol BCE is nanomole Bone Collagen Equivalents |
(1) CREATININE R U
Not Est. mg/dL
(2) N-TELOPEPTIDE
Not Est. nmol BCE
(3) N-TELO/CREAT RATIO
nmol BCE/mmol creat
Tanner Stage I 55 - 508
II 21 - 423
III 27 - 462
IV < 609
V < 240
(4) N-TELO/CREAT RATIO
nmol BCE/mmol creat
Tanner Stage I 6 - 662
II 193 - 514
III 13 - 632
IV < 389
V < 132
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container: STERILE CONTAINER
Volume: 20.00mL
Collection Requirements: Collect urine in a sterile container.
Storage and Transport: Store and ship refrigerated.