Alternate Test Names
NTX urine; Telopeptide (N) urine; N Telopeptide urine; Bone Turnover Markers (Urine)
Analysis Performed On
Urine
Container
Urine/Specimen container 50ml
Required Volume Adult (mL)
10
Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
5
Reference Ranges
Ranges are sex- and age-related.
Turnaround Time Routine
2 Weeks
Days test is performed
Weekly
Transport
Keep at room temperature
Special Requirements
12 hr overnight fast required. Collect Early Morning Urine, preferably SECOND VOID of the morning.
Patient Preparation
12 hr overnight fast required. Collect Early Morning Urine, preferably SECOND VOID of the morning.
Collection Instructions
12 hr overnight fast required. Patient to collect Early Morning Urine, preferably SECOND VOID of the morning.
Sent to Reference Laboratory
Yes
Ref Laboratory Name
Australian Clinical Laboratories, Tel: Biochem 03 9538 6777, Address: 1868 Dandenong Road, Clayton 3168
Estimated Patient Fee
N/A
Last Updated
02-Oct-2016 (Version:1.03 )
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