Specimen: 20 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of second morning urine. Do not use preservatives. Acidified specimen is not acceptable. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 5 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 5 days

Stability (Frozen): 30 days

Method: Chemiluminescence

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 20 – 25 days

Usage: NTx is useful to assess bone resorption in patients with metabolic bone disease. The test is also useful in monitoring therapy to slow or halt osteoporotic bone loss. A decline of 30% or more of NTx over a six-month period suggests effective therapy.

Specialty: Endocrinologist

Disease: Osteoporosis

Components: *NTx *Creatinine

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department: OS

Pre-test Information: Second morning urine sample required.