Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

C-Telopeptide (Synonym: Beta Cross Laps, C-Terminal Telopeptides, Collagen Type I C-Telopeptide, CTx)

Test Includes:

This assay detects C-Terminal Telopeptides of Type I collagen, cross linked and isomerized.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB4620

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

MINT LIHEP PST

Alternate Containers:

GOLD SST, LAVENDER EDTA, GREEN NA HEP

Minimum Collection Volume:

0.5 mL plasma or serum

Specimen Collection Requirements:

Fasting specimen preferred (8-12 hours).
Morning collection preferred.

Test Resources:

Patient Instructions: Fasting Tests

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302 write test name under “Additional Tests”

Stability and Storage:

Diagnostic and Scientific Centre: Store frozen after receipt.

Processing:

Centrifuge, aliquot into a 12 x 75 mm tube, and freeze.

Transportation:

Transport frozen.

Testing Schedule:

Twice a week

Reference Interval:

0 - 400 ng/L

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone: Diagnostic and Scientific Centre

Last Updated On:

Tuesday, May 21, 2024