Posted Date
Effective Date
Update Type
Test Discontinued
Order Code
SNTX
TEST DISCONTINUED
NTx-Telopeptide, Serum
Order Code: SNTX
Fee Code: 34923 (CPT 82523)
Reference Laboratory: Mayo SNTX
Mayo Clinic Laboratories will discontinue offering the NTx-Telopeptide assay effective July 12, 2023, due to reagent discontinuation. Beta-CrossLaps (order code BCTX) is an alternative marker of bone resorption and has been recommended by the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the Endocrine Society for monitoring response to therapy in postmenopausal osteoporosis.