N-Telopeptide (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000512


Alias/See Also
LAB100388: Collagen Cross-linked N-Telopeptide | LABCORP EAP: 140830


CPT Codes
82523x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Instructions
Separate Serum from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube.


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Serum Container: Gel-barrier tube Collection: Transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Storage: Room Temperature Stability: Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 14 days Freeze/Thaw Cycle: Stable x3


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 7200 min
Routine: 7200 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 7200 min
Life or Death: 7200 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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