Mark Howard

Test ID: CTFR Turnaround time:  7 days Sample Collection Instructions: Sample must be sent to laboratory without delay. Sample Requirements: Purple (EDTA) Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable    

Test ID: CYSC Turnaround time:  6 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable    

Test ID: CY21 Turnaround time:  6 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable    

Test ID: CTX Turnaround time:  5 days Sample Collection Instructions: Frozen serum required.  Collect sample in the morning, repeat at same time if necessary. Fasting sample. ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the…

Test ID: CRLU Urine CrossLaps (CTX-I) is a biomarker test measuring degradation products of Type I collagen in the urine, indicating the rate of bone resorption. It is primarily used to manage postmenopausal osteoporosis, monitor the effectiveness of anti-resorptive therapies (like bisphosphonates), and assess metabolic bone diseases, often acting as a reference marker for bone turnover.…

Test ID: CRLS Serum CrossLaps (also known as CTx) is a specific biomarker test measuring type I collagen degradation products in the blood, which indicates the rate of bone resorption (breakdown). It is primarily used to monitor the effectiveness of osteoporosis therapies and assess bone turnover. High levels often suggest faster bone loss. Turnaround time: …

Test ID: CREU Turnaround time:   5 days Sample Collection Instructions:  24 hour urine sample Sample Requirements: 30mL urine Sample Stability: Postal acceptable