| EX1597 NTx (COLLAGEN CROSS-LINKED N- TELOPEPTIDE), URINE |
| Specimen: |
20 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of second-morning urine. Do not use preservatives. The acidified specimen is not acceptable. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 5 hrs |
5 days |
30 days |
|
| Method: |
Chemiluminescence |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
NTx is useful to assess bone resorption in patients with metabolic bone disease. The test is also useful in monitoring therapy to slow or halt osteoporotic bone loss. A decline of 30% or more of NTx over a six-month period suggests effective therapy. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Endocrinologist |
| Disease: |
Osteoporosis |
| Components: |
*NTx *Creatinine |
| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Second-morning urine sample required. |
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