Procollagen 1 Propeptide

Test Code: TD_4177

CPT Code(s): 83519

$299

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

P1NP
Procollagen type-1 intact n-term
Procollagen type-1 propeptide

Test Includes

Procollagen 1 Propeptide

Methodology

Quantitative radioummunoassay (RIA)

Rejection Criteria

Grossly hemolyzed samples
Grossly lipemic samples
Plasma

Reference Range(s)

Males: 22-105 UG/L
Females:
Premenopausal: 20-101 UG/L
Post-menopausal: 16-96 UG/L

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
5 days referigerated
2 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum. Freeze.
Note: Collect all samples at the same time of day, as there is a diurnal variation of pinp with the values being higher at night.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Freeze.
Note: Collect all samples at the same time of day, as there is a diurnal variation of pinp with the values being higher at night.