Collagen Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide (NTx), Urine:
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Urine, second morning void
Results: Test run Tues-Sun; Report available in 4-7 days average processing time
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Patient Instructions: A specimen collection cup will need to be picked up at the Patient Service Center. Second morning void urine: Discard the first morning void. Collect the second morning void. Mix well.
Description: Thinning and weakening of bones is known as osteoporosis. N-Telopeptide is a biochemical marker of bone metabolism and is the most sensitive and specific indicator of bone resorption.
Includes: Creatinine
Alternative Name(s): Collagen Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide, N-Telopeptide or NTx
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Urine, second morning void
Results: Test run Tues-Sun; Report available in 4-7 days average processing time
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Patient Instructions: A specimen collection cup will need to be picked up at the Patient Service Center. Second morning void urine: Discard the first morning void. Collect the second morning void. Mix well.
Description: Thinning and weakening of bones is known as osteoporosis. N-Telopeptide is a biochemical marker of bone metabolism and is the most sensitive and specific indicator of bone resorption.
Includes: Creatinine
Alternative Name(s): Collagen Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide, N-Telopeptide or NTx