Posted Date
Effective Date
Update Type
Test Discontinued
CPT Code
82523
Order Code
NTXU
Referral Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories
TEST DISCONTINUED
NTx-Telopeptide, Urine
Order Code: NTXU
Fee Code: 32154 (CPT 82523)
Reference Laboratory: Mayo NTXPR
Mayo Clinic Laboratories will discontinue offering the NTx-Telopeptide Urine assay effective November 1, 2023. Beta-CrossLaps, Serum (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.