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eDH Procedure Code
LAB816 N-telopeptide, Urine
Collection Information
Second-morning void or 24-hour urine. Refrigerate during collection. Collect without preservative.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Urine, Voided | SterCont-F | 1.0 | |
| Urine | Urine, Voided | SterCont-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Transfer a 1 mL aliquot of urine from a well-mixed, second-morning void or 24-hour collection to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Transport Temperature: Frozen or Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: N/A
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerate:1 week
Frozen: 4 weeks
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| CREATININE, URINE - PER VOLUME (ARU) | 2161-8 |
| NTX, URINE (ARU) | 14115-0 |
CPT Code(s)
82523
82570
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