C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen
Background:
Marker of bone resorption, used to monitor anti-resorptive therapies and patients with osteopaenia
A morning fasting sample must be received by the laboratory within 4 hours of venesection
Other Comments:
For further information please see our fasting guidlines.
Analysed by Clinical Chemistry Department, 4th Floor Duncan Building, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP
Reference ranges provided by referral laboratory
About This Test
Department: Biochemistry (referred)
Requirement:
- EDTA (purple top)
Dedicated sample required
Turnaround Time:
6 - 8 weeks