label: Increased urinary type 1 collagen N-terminal telopeptide level
label_lc: increased urinary type 1 collagen n-terminal telopeptide level
description: "An increased concentration of type 1 collagen N-terminal telopeptide (NTx) level in the urine. Generally the test is performed over a period of time, for instance, 10 cc of morning urine can be collected following 12 hours overnight fasting or for 24 hours."