BETA CROSSLAPS; BETA CTx
Beta-Crosslaps is released into the bloodstream during bone resorption and serves as a specific marker for the degradation of mature type I collagen. It can be used to monitor antiresorptive therapy; treatment response is demonstrated as early as three months in contrast to Bone mineral density which may take two years to produce reliable results.
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Pre-test Information:
Overnight fasting is mandatory
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Report Delivery:
Sample by Mon 4 pm; Report Same day