C-Telopeptide, Serum
Test Code: 500089
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 82523 001
Synonym
Collagen Cross-linked C-Telopeptide; Type 1 Collagen; Carboxyterminal Cross-linking Telopeptide of Bone Collagen; Crosslaps; Collagen CTX
Specimen Type
Serum, FROZEN
Specimen Container
Gel-barrier tube
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing).
Specimen Handling
It is recommended to draw blood as fasting, morning samples. Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration. Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED.
Temperature
FREEZE
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Stability
Room Temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 2 years
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 2 years
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 502336 | C-Telopeptide, Serum | 41171-0 |
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