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N-Telopeptide Cross-Links NTx Blood Test

* This is not a home test kit. You will need to visit a local lab for testing.

N-Telopeptide Cross-Links NTx Blood Test

Fasting Required: No
Turnaround Time: 2-10 business days
Specimen Type: Blood
Quest/Labcorp

Description
How it Works

Use:

Serum N-Telopeptide is a biomarker of bone resorption as it is produced from the bone during the process of degradation. The serum level of N-Telopeptide is directly related to the rate of bone resorption and to the bone mineral density.

Recommended For:

Monitor the response of different antiresorptive medications, estrogen replacement, and calcium supplementations on bone resorption.

Special Notes:

The best time to collect the sample for monitoring is just before or on the first day of using therapy. The subsequent samples must be collected at the same time as the first one.

Tests Included:

Quest

N-Telopeptide, Serum (59245)

Labcorp

N-Telopeptide Cross-Links (NTx), Serum (140830)

Estimated Turn Around For Results:

2-10 Business Days

For an exact turnaround time for results, please contact us at Personalabs and we will contact the lab on your behalf as turnaround times vary depending on testing location or lab testing provider.