Category: OSTEOPOROSIS | Code: K7102
CTX (C-Telopeptide)
Function
CTX is a biochemical marker of bone metabolism used to evaluate and provide therapy in patients with metabolic bone diseases, such as osteoporosis. This test is also used for monitoring anti-resorptive therapy (such as bisphosphonates and hormone replacement therapy) in postmenopausal women receiving osteoporosis therapy and in patients with osteopenia.
| Test Schedule | Estimated Test Result | Container | Substance | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Saturday < 10 am | 2 days | Plain | Serum, 1 mL | 7 days 2-8⁰C |
Condition
Not lysate and not lipemic
Method
Immunoassay (IA)
Score Reference
Pria Dewasa 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 Wanita Dewasa 18-29 years: 60-640 pg/mL 30-39 years: 60-650 pg/mL 40-49 years: 40-465 pg/mL >49 years: Not established Pria Muda 5-9 years: 574-1849 pg/mL 10-13 years: 519-2415 pg/mL 14-17 years: 435-2924 pg/mL Wanita Muda 5-9 years: 574-1849 pg/mL 10-13 years: 519-2415 pg/mL 14-17 years: 242-1291 pg/mL