Intact N-Terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen Build info

Synonyms

  • PROPEPTIDE TYPE I COLLAGEN
  • PINP
  • LAB10949

Short Name

PROPEPTIDE TYPE I COLLAGEN

Procedure Master Number

LAB10949

Procedure ID

114362

Clinical Info

This test is used for measurement of Intact N-Terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen (PINP) levels in serum.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

CollectionSeparate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)

Days Performed

TAT: 5-7 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp Burlington, NC

CPT

82523

PDM

2059437

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
PROPEPTIDE TYPE I COLLAGEN PROPEPCOL PROPEPTIDE TYPE I COLLAGEN Propeptide Type I Collagen