83582:N-TELOPEPTIDE, SERUM

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83582:N-TELOPEPTIDE, SERUM
Alias Names: Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide / NTx, Serum
Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Edit Date: 6/11/2010
Performed: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Released: 1-4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code: 82523-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST).
Handling: Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum from cells and pour into a plastic vial. Freeze.
Stability: 5 hours ambient, 24 hours refrigerated, or 6 months frozen.
Standard Volume: 0.5 mL serum.
Minimum Volume: 200 µL serum.
Transport: Frozen, on dry ice.
Comments: The target value for treated postmenopausal adult females is the same as the premenopausal reference interval.
Rejection Criteria: Severely hemolyzed specimen.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST

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