N TELOPEPTIDE CROSSLINKS
| Synonyms: | Collagen Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide; N-Telopeptide; NTX Test; Osteomark |
| Computer Code: | (RNTX) |
| Specimen Collection: | 20 mL random urine (second morning void). 24 hr urine acceptable (plain bottle) |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Refrigerate random urine. Min 1 mL urine. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 10 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82570, 82523 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |