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C-Telopeptide, Plasma

Test ID: CTELO
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Aliases/Synonyms

Beta-Crosslaps; Beta Crosslaps; CTx; Beta-CTx; Carboxy terminal collagen crosslinks

Method

ECLIA

Platform

Roche 602

Report Includes

C-Telopeptide

Specimens

Plasma (EDTA)

Test Location

Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5

Test Version

13-Jan-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Plasma (EDTA)

Collection Containers

Lavender top (EDTA)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Patient Preparation

Fasting

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate and aliquot within 2 hours. Store and send cold or frozen.

Stability

Ambient 1 day
Refrigerated 8 days
Frozen 3 months

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Not EDTA plasma

Test Version

13-Jan-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

ECLIA

Platform

Roche 602

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
C-Telopeptide ng/L
  • Male:
  • ≤ 30 y: 238 - 1019
  • > 30 to ≤ 40 y: 225 - 936
  • > 40 to ≤ 50 y: 182 - 801
  • > 50 to ≤ 60 y: 161 - 737
  • > 60 to ≤ 70 y: 132 - 752
  • > 70 y: 118 - 776

    Female:
  • ≤ 30 y: 148 - 967
  • > 30 to ≤ 40 y:150 - 635
  • > 40 to ≤ 50 y: 131 - 670
  • > 50 to ≤ 60 y: 183 - 1060
  • > 60 to ≤ 70 y:171 - 970
  • >70 y:152 - 858
  • Pre-menopausal: 136-689
  • Post-menopausal: 177 - 1015

Test Location

Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5

Test Version

13-Jan-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
CTELO 63557C-Telopeptide EDTA ng/L

Test Version

13-Jan-2023