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Monitoring effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteoporosis or other metabolic bone disorders
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions associated with increased bone turnover
This test is not useful for screening or diagnosing osteoporosis.
Measurement of serum N-terminal telopeptide (NTx) is helpful for monitoring effectiveness of antiresorptive therapies in patients treated for osteoporosis or other metabolic bone disorders.
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)