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P1NP

Alternative Names:

Procollagen type 1 amino-terminal peptide

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

P1NP

Specimen Types:

Plasma
Serum

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL
SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Collection & Request Instructions:

Marker of bone formation. Useful for monitoring effect of anti-resorptive therapy and patient compliance.

Note: For retrospective test requests;

Serum , K3-EDTA plasma and Li-heparin plasma are stable for 24 hrs at 15 -25 C, 5 days at 2 - 8C, 6 months at -20C. Samples may be frozen and thawed up to 5 times without adverse effects.

K3-EDTA plasma is our preferred specimen.

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store frozen

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays