CTX (Beta-Crosslaps)

Test/Investigation

CTX (Beta-Crosslaps)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

SAAS for Calcium and Bone Metabolism (Analytical Specialist Chemistry)

Units

ug/L

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

CTX

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

Separate and freeze ASAP. The sample should be transported frozen.

Sample type

EDTA plasma (0.5 ml minimum)

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 weeks

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

Children (males and females) <1 month 0.44-2.27 ug/L. 1 month - 1 year 0.20-2.31 ug/L. 1-9 years 0.15-0.82 ug/L. Male 9-14 years 0-23-1.24 ug/L. 14-17 years 0.24-1.73 ug/L.17-19 years 0.10-0.79 ug/L.Female 9-11 years 0.30-1.0 ug/L. 11-13 years 0.33-1.7 ug/L. Adult male and female 0.1-0.5 μg/L

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH