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HelpTest Code LAB6096 Beta-Crosslaps (C-telopeptide)
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Cobas ECLIA electrochemiluminescence
Literature References:
Package insert: Beta-CrossLaps. Elecsys Beta-CrossLaps/Serum. Roche Corporation 03/2021.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82523
Reference Values
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Population (age) |
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Female (pg/mL) |
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Male (pg/mL) |
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Premenopausal |
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25 - 573 |
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Postmenopausal |
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104 - 1008 |
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30 – 50 years |
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16 - 584 |
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51 – 70 years |
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≤ 704 |
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>70 years |
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≤ 854 |
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Literature References:
Package insert: Beta-CrossLaps. Elecsys Beta-CrossLaps/Serum. Roche Corporation 03/2021.
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:
1 red-top tube
Note: Serum obtained from clotted whole blood collected with no anticoagulant or preservative (red-top tube) is not preferred and should be avoided if at all possible. It is acceptable if re-collection is not possible and received with 6hrs of collection.
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000.
Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.
Day (s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: Not available.
Routine: results available 2-4 hours of receipt
LOINC Code Information
41171-0
Special Handling
See Analyte Stability Chart