C Telopeptide (CTx) (LABCORP)

Test Code
1230410014


Alias/See Also
LAB7098: C Telopeptide CTX | LABCORP EAP: 500089


CPT Codes
82523x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Frozen) Min Vol: .3


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: .3
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Frozen) Min Vol: .3
LABCORP LAB: SST ALIQUOT: (Frozen) Min Vol: .3
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP SERUM ALIQUOT: (Frozen) Min Vol: .3
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Frozen) Min Vol: .3


Instructions
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
PREFERRED SPECIMEN(S): 1 mL serum. Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Container: Plastic screw-cap vial Transport Temperature: Room temperature Stability: Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 14 days Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; plasma specimen Report available: 1-4 days


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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