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Test Code LAB6096 Beta-Crosslaps (C-telopeptide)

Additional Codes

LAB6096

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

Day (s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: Not available.
Routine: results available 2-4 hours of receipt

Reference Values

Population

(age)

 

Female

(pg/mL)

 

Male

(pg/mL)

Premenopausal

 

25 - 573

 

 

Postmenopausal

 

104 - 1008

 

 

30 – 50 years

 

 

 

16 - 584

51 – 70 years

 

 

 

≤ 704

>70 years

 

 

 

≤ 854

 

 

 

 

 

 

Literature References:

Package insert: Beta-CrossLaps. Elecsys Beta-CrossLaps/Serum. Roche Corporation 03/2021.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82523

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.

LOINC Code Information

41171-0

Special Handling

See Analyte Stability Chart