- YCTPTD
C-Telopeptide, Beta-Cross-Linked, Serum
Specimen:
Test Code
YCTPTD
Specimen Name
C-Telopeptide, Beta-Cross-Linked, Serum
Collect
1-SST
Also acceptable K2EDTA, K3EDTA
Also acceptable K2EDTA, K3EDTA
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum or Plasma Frozen
Special Handling
Allow serum separator tube to sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to a standard transport tube.
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed specimens. Green lithium heparin plasma.
Stability
Ambient 24 hours; Refrigerated 48 hours; Frozen 3 months
Methodology
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
3-5 days
CPT Codes
- 82523
Components
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Additional Information
*PREAUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSURANCE BILLING* SUBMIT PRE-AUTHORIZATION FORM OR ENTER PRE-AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ON ELECTRONIC ORDER
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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