Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for N-Telopeptides Urine
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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UNTX

Specimen Types:

Urine Second Void

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

In conjunction with bone density scan, N-TELOPEPTIDE is a marker of bone metabolism.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - RPA

Additional Notes:

Reference Range:

Female: 17 - 94 nmol/mmol creat.

Male: 21 - 83 nmol/mmol creat.

(Source: SSWPS)