Test Entry - Detail

P1NP

General

Clinical Use:

P1NP = N-terminal pro-peptide of type 1 collagen. It is a marker of bone formation. Increased levels are seen in conditions of increased bone turnover.

Availability:

Samples are tested Monday-Friday.

Code:

P1NP

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

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Reference Interval:

P1NP Reference Interval (ug/L)

Males
Birth to <12 months      600 - 3000
>=12 months to <2 years  600 - 2000
>=2 to <3 years	       300 - 1300
>=3 to <11 years         300 - 950
>=11 to	<16 years       300 - 1400
>=16 to	<19 years       150 - 850
>=19 to	<25 years       30 - 150
>=25 to	<70 years       15 - 90
>=70 to	<121 years      15 - 115

Females
Birth to <12 months      600 - 3000
>=12 months to <2 years  600 - 2000
>=2 to <3 years          300 - 1300
>=3 to <9 years          300 - 950
>=9 to <14 years         300 - 1200
>=14 to <15 years        150 - 800
>=15 to <17 years        30 - 500
>=17 to <18 years        30 - 300
>=18 to <23 years        30 - 150
>=23 to <26 years        20 - 100
>=26 to <35 years        15 - 90
>=35 to <49 years        15 - 70
>=49 to <70 years        15 - 90
>=70 to <121 years       15 - 115

Collection Requirements

Container:

Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

1.2mL

Collection Instructions:

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN)

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate sample.

Minimum Assay Volume:

200uL

Stability:

24 hours ambient; 5 days chilled; 6 months frozen

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Special Chemistry	Biochemistry	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 2830

Last Updated : 15-10-2024 11:41