Procollagen Type I Intact N-Terminal Propeptide
| Abbrev Code: | PC1NTP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6765 | Order Name: | Procollagen Type I Intact N-Terminal Pro |
| Methodology: | Radioimmunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83519 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-8 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect all specimens at the same time of day; there is a diurnal variation of PINP and values are higher at night. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Plasma. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Allow specimen to sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature. Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 70236 |
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