N-telopeptide (NTX), urine
Clinical Background:
For research studies ONLY
Urine NTx can be used to monitor response to antiresorptive therapy, confirm patient compliance and assess efficacy of new therapies in patients with metabolic bone diseas...
For research studies ONLY
Urine NTx can be used to monitor response to antiresorptive therapy, confirm patient compliance and assess efficacy of new therapies in patients with metabolic bone disease such as osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, primary hyperparathyroidism and metastatic bone disease
Test Details
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Discipline:
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Specimen Container Adult:
Plain universal container (randome sample, second morning void), plain bottle for 24 hour urine collection
Plain universal container (randome sample, second morning void), plain bottle for 24 hour urine collection
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Plain urine
Plain urine
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Minimum Volume Adult:
1 mL
1 mL
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
2.5 mL
2.5 mL
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Special Requirement:
For monitoring therapy, baseline samples should be collected prior to initiation of therapy. Subsequent samples for comparison should be collected at the same time of day as the baseline.
For monitoring therapy, baseline samples should be collected prior to initiation of therapy. Subsequent samples for comparison should be collected at the same time of day as the baseline.
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Sample Stability:
Store at 2-8°C for up to 72 hours, at -20°C for long term storage
Store at 2-8°C for up to 72 hours, at -20°C for long term storage
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Routine Contact Name:
Duty biochemist
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Routine Telephone:
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719Freeman: 0191 244 8889
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