REF MISC
Procollagen I Intact N-Terminal
Synonyms:
PINP
Propeptide Type I Collagen
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:
This test should not be requested in patients who have recently received radioisotopes due to potential assay interference.
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 180 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, or gross icterus.
CPT Codes:
83519
Method:
Competitive radioimmunoassay
Reference Ranges:
Reflex Test :