Eurofins Biomnis code

CROSS

Synonyms

• Beta Cross-Laps
• C-telopeptide of type I procollagen
• CTX
• Peptides from bone collagen degradation

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Peptide consisting of 8 amino acids produced by the breakdown of collagen I. A predictive marker for bone resorption, it is used to monitor osteoporosis and the response to its non-treatment.

Preanalytics

• 1 x 1 mL :
• serum not aemolysed
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

To be sample on morning, facting sample, always at the same time
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 sample.

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Turnaround time

1 day