CTx Collagen Type I-C

Patient Preparation

12 hour fasting is required

Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial

Transport And Storage

3 months Frozen

Collection Instructions

Fasting Morning collection between 8:00 a.m. and  10:00 a.m.
  *Diurnal variations cause elevated levels at night*

Allow blood to clot 10-15 minutes ambient
Centrifuge and separate, and freeze serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Neonatal Volume

Reference Range:

Adult Male
18-29 Years			87-1200 pg/mL
30-39 Years			70-780 pg/mL
40-49 Years			60-700 pg/mL
50-68 Years			87-345 pg/mL
Adult Female
18-29 Years			60-640 pg/mL
30-39 Years			60-650 pg/mL
40-49 Years			50-465 pg/mL
>49 Years			Not established
Pediatric Male
5-9 Years			574-1849 pg/mL
10-13 Years			519-2415 pg/mL
14-17 Years			435-2924 pg/mL
Pediatric Female
5-9 Years			574-1849 pg/mL
10-13 Years			519-2415 pg/mL
14-17 Years			242-1291 pg/mL

Methodology:

• Immunoassay (IA)

CDM

00911026

CPT Coding

82523

Medical Necessity May Apply