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Bone Markers
Alternate Names
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Bone Remodelling Markers, Bone Turnover Markers |
Ordering Information
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When Bone Markers are requested, the laboratory will perform two tests, P1NP and C-Telopeptide , on serum. See the individual test entries for details. Austin Pathology does not accept urine samples for Bone Marker studies, and will not refer such requests on to other laboratories for testing. |
Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
Specimen
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Blood |
Container
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Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert) |
Additional Collection Instructions
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For C-Telopeptide, a fasting sample is preferred, but not obligatory. For long term monitoring, it is recommended that samples are collected at the same time of the day |
Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
Frequency
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Weekly |
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Test Code
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CTX, P1NP |
Container ID
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S, SP |
Additional (Storage) Instructions
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For C-Telopeptide, the sample must be assayed, or separated and frozen within 8 hours. |