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HelpTest Code Q17406 COLLAGEN TYPE I C-TELOPEPTIDE CTX
EPIC Test ID
123010576
Collection Requirements
Collect: 1.0ml(0.5min) serum (red top no barrier tube) *see instructions/comment*
Instruction: 12hr minimum fast required. Collect between 8-10am (Diurnal variations cause elevated levels at night)
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Stability: ambient 16 hours, refrigerated 3 days frozen 3 months
Transport: Frozen
Frequency: set-up: Tues- Sat; report available: 3-6 days
Comments: Allow blood to clot 10-15 mins at room temp. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells. Freeze as soon as possible. Serum separator tubes also accetable
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
Quest:RED TOP PLAIN
Performing lab
QUEST LAB
Section
QUEST
CPT Code
82397
Loinc
41171-0
EAP
LAB90709