C-Telopeptide, Blood (Referred Out)- Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Description
- Patient should be fasting
Alias
- Beta Crosslaps
- Telopeptide-C
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Plasma
Specimen collection container
- Preferred Collection Container: Lavender (EDTA) 4.0 mL
Required volume
- Optimal Volume: Full 4.0 mL collection tube
- Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection)
Transport and stability
- Must be frozen within 24 hours of collection
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- 6 day turnaround time by testing laboratory
Other information
Additional Comments
- Used in the diagnosis of bone resorption disorders and monitoring treatment
Forms Required
- Specimen must arrive at SPH laboratory with copy of requisition
- Forms required - Fill in the ‘Other tests’ location on the Acute Care Phlebotomy Requisition
Last Updated: October 10, 2024