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Test ID: NTXPR    
NTX-Telopeptide, Urine

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

As an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions associated with increased bone turnover

 

Monitoring effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget disease, or other metabolic bone disorders

Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
NTXCTCreatinine, UNoYes
NTXURNTX-Telopeptide, UNoYes

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

NTXUR: Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

NTXCT: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

NTX-Telopeptide, U

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Crosslinked N-telopeptide of Type I Collagen (NTX), Urine
N-Telopeptide, Urine
NTX Creatinine
Osteomark
Collagen Crosslinks
Osteoporosis
NTXPR