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Collagen Type I C-Telopep(Ctx)

Test Code
LAB1876


CPT Codes
82523

Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no-gel


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Allow blood to clot (10-15 minutes) at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate the serum from the cells. Freeze as soon as possible.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 16 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 90 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.