{"product_id":"beta-2-crosslaps-ctx-1-edta-plasma","title":"Beta-2-Crosslaps (Ctx-1), EDTA Plasma","description":"\u003cp\u003eEDTA Whold Blood\/ heparin plasma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"dot60t\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eBeta-2-Crosslaps (CTX-1), EDTA Plasma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ji0kqt\" data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eBeta-2-Crosslaps (CTX-1) is a biochemical marker used to evaluate \u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"142\"\u003ebone resorption\u003c\/strong\u003e — the process where bone tissue is broken down and minerals are released into the bloodstream. CTX-1 testing helps assess bone metabolism and is commonly used in the diagnosis and monitoring of conditions such as osteoporosis and other metabolic bone disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10hrtfu\" data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eWhy This Test is Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xbvpmj\" data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eAssess bone turnover rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nbtajr\" data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eDiagnose osteoporosis and osteopenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pz4fxi\" data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eMonitor effectiveness of osteoporosis treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tfxkts\" data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eEvaluate fracture risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17mlphc\" data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eDetect metabolic bone diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ui8q4\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eMonitor bone health in postmenopausal women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xmmmpk\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eSample Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mzc6la\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eEDTA Plasma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1aaupkv\" data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"720\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1unyd3x\" data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eOvernight fasting may be recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vql1mb\" data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eMorning sample collection is preferred due to daily variation in CTX levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s3u57a\" data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eInform your doctor about ongoing medications or supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ohgkw1\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eNormal Reference Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eReference values may vary depending on age, gender, and laboratory methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pn1kwf\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eIncreased Levels May Indicate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1grui01\" data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eOsteoporosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lwu7i3\" data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eIncreased bone resorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1moztzy\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eHyperparathyroidism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dkhjzw\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eBone metastasis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"150ggax\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003ePaget’s disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10pdd5\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eDecreased Levels May Indicate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19so3tq\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eEffective anti-resorptive therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z8q55\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eReduced bone turnover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wvr51y\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eClinical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eCTX-1 is considered a sensitive marker for monitoring bone loss and treatment response. 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