C-Terminal Telopeptide (CTX)

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

CTX

Referral code

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Test information

CTX (Beta-Crosslaps)

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Plasma sample, separated and frozen on receiptTo be sent frozen

Reference range

See https://www.easternpathologyalliance.nhs.uk/tests/ctx-beta-crosslaps/

Tube type

Tube type info

EDTA (purple) top sample

Special requirements

Minimum volume

1ml

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

3 weeks

TAT Inpatient

3 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

3 weeks

Referral lab

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals