Collagenosis, collagen disease (nonvascular) (vascular) M35.9 cardiovascular I42.8 reactive perforating L87.1
collagen crosslinked c-telopeptide
| CPT® (CDT codes and descriptions are copyright American Dental Association) | |
|---|---|
| 86900 | |
| ICD-10-CM | |
| C58 | Malignant neoplasm of placenta |
| D61.81 | Pancytopenia |
What is collagen type 1 C-telopeptide test?
A test is available to help doctors and patients determine if patients taking bisphosphonates are at risk for osteonecrosis following dental treatment. This test is called the Collagen Type-1 C-Telopeptide (CTX)The serum CTX (C-Terminal Cross-Linking Telopeptide) measures the rate of bone turnover.
What is collagen crosslinked C-telopeptide?
The C-terminal telopeptide (CTX), also known as carboxy-terminal collagen crosslinks, is the C-terminal telopeptide of fibrillar collagens such as collagen type I and type II. It is used as a biomarker in the serum to measure the rate of bone turnover.
What is the CPT code for C-telopeptide?
500089: C-Telopeptide (Endocrine Sciences) | Labcorp.
What is C-telopeptide in blood test?
This test is used to assess the loss of bone mass (bone resorption) in cases of osteoporosis or other bone diseases such as Paget's disease.
What is CTx result?
Elevated levels of beta-C-terminal telopeptide (CTx) indicate increased bone resorption. Increased levels are associated with osteoporosis, osteopenia, Paget disease, hyperthyroidism, and hyperparathyroidism.
How do you read C telopeptide?
C-terminal telopeptide levels may indicate the following:Elevated levels of C-terminal telopeptide indicate increased bone turnover.Elevated levels are found in osteoporosis patients with elevated bone turnover who are at increased risk for rapid disease progression.More items...•
What is a serum CTX?
Serum cross-linked C-telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX) is a marker of osteoclast activity and is used to assess the level of bone resorption.
Is CTX a fasting blood test?
The Serum CTX test requires fasting of 8-10 hours in advance of the blood sample being taken. For this reason, morning samples are preferred. For your convenience and to reduce wait times we recommend booking an appointment.
Do you need to fast for C-telopeptide test?
A C-Telopeptide Blood Test looks for a marker for bone resorption. Preparation: Fasting for 10-12 hours required.
Patient Preparation
A minimum of 12 hours fasting is required. Fasting morning collection 8-10 am (diurnal variations cause elevated levels at night).
Collection Instructions
Allow blood to clot (10-15 minutes) at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate the serum from the cells. Freeze as soon as possible.
Setup Schedule
Allow blood to clot (10-15 minutes) at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate the serum from the cells. Freeze as soon as possible.
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