Sample Requirements:
Fasting morning sample preferred. SST tube.
Purpose:
Assesses bone resorption; used in osteoporosis monitoring.
High Levels:
Increased bone turnover, osteoporosis, hyperthyroidism.
Low Levels:
Suppressed bone turnover, effective osteoporosis treatment.
Reference Range:
Males: <0.580 ng/mL; Females (premenopausal): <0.573 ng/mL