Propeptide Type I Collagen PINP

Synonyms

Procollagen Type 1

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Propeptide Type I Collagen

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Propeptide Type I Collagen

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

Result Interpretation

Pre-menopausal females	13.9–89.1 ng/mL
Post-menopausal females	10.4–97.8 ng/mL
Males ≤ 45 years of age	21.8–96.0 ng/mL
Male > 45 years of age	18.3–86.1 ng/mL

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