Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Bone Turnover Markers
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Synonym/Acronym:
NTx, collagen cross-linked N-telopeptide.
Rationale
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for osteoporosis.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction. As appropriate, provide the required urine collection container and specimen collection instructions.
Normal Findings
Method: Immunoassay.
| Adult male 18–29 yr | Less than 100 mmol bone collagen equivalents (BCE)/mmol creatinine |
| Adult male 30–59 yr | Less than 65 mmol BCE/mmol creatinine |
| Adult female (premenopausal) | Less than 65 mmol BCE/mmol creatinine |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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Synonym/Acronym:
NTx, collagen cross-linked N-telopeptide.
Rationale
To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for osteoporosis.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction. As appropriate, provide the required urine collection container and specimen collection instructions.
Normal Findings
Method: Immunoassay.
| Adult male 18–29 yr | Less than 100 mmol bone collagen equivalents (BCE)/mmol creatinine |
| Adult male 30–59 yr | Less than 65 mmol BCE/mmol creatinine |
| Adult female (premenopausal) | Less than 65 mmol BCE/mmol creatinine |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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