Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
For research studies ONLY
Urine NTx can be used to monitor response to antiresorptive therapy, confirm patient compliance and assess efficacy of new therapies in patients with metabolic bone disease such as osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, primary hyperparathyroidism and metastatic bone disease
Specimen container paediatric:
Plain urine
Specimen container adult:
Plain universal container (randome sample, second morning void), plain bottle for 24 hour urine collection
Minimum volume paediatric:
2.5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
1 mL
Special requirements:
For monitoring therapy, baseline samples should be collected prior to initiation of therapy. Subsequent samples for comparison should be collected at the same time of day as the baseline.
Sample stability:
Store at 2-8°C for up to 72 hours, at -20°C for long term storage