C-Telopeptide (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CTLP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5849

Synonyms

C-Terminal Telopeptide of collagen, CTX, CTEL

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Microtainer)
• Please refer to Additional Information below
• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Specimen Collection:
The patient MUST be fasting for this test.
Collect blood between 0800 and 1000 hours. For repeat testing, sampling should be at the same time of day.

Laboratory Notes:
Sample EDTA plasma
Sample Preparation Separate and freeze

Minimal volume:
Adult - at least 500 uL
Paediatric - 300 uL
Transport to Canterbury Health Labs Send frozen

Any queries please contact Section Leader/Technical Specialist SCP - Endocrinology

Contact Information