84001:PYRIDINIUM CROSSLINKS (TOTAL)
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
Edit Date: |
7/27/2007 |
Performed: |
Tuesday |
Released: |
1-8 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab |
CPT Code: |
82523-90 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Urine from first morning void. |
Handling: |
Submit a 5 mL aliquot in two tubes. Freeze. |
Stability: |
2 hours ambient, 4 days refrigerated, or 3 months frozen. |
Standard Volume: |
5 mL urine aliquot in two tubes. |
Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL urine aliquot in two tubes. |
Transport: |
Frozen on dry ice. |
Comments: |
Deoxypyridinoline Crosslinks and Pyridinium Crosslinks must be ordered separately. See Deoxypyridinoline (84000). |
Rejection Criteria: |
Preserved or 24-hour urine.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST
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Pyridinoline |
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Male: 10.3-20.0 nM/mM |
Female: 15.3-33.6 nM/mM |
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Creatinine, Random |
No reference interval |
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