| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry | ||||
| Test Name: |
PROCOLLAGEN I INTACT N-TERMINAL - (S)
Test Code:
MISC
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| Clinical Information: |
There is diurnal variation of PINP with the values being higher at night. When serial measurements of PINP are performed, specimens should be collected at the same time of the day. |
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| Collection Devices: |
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 0.5 mL
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| Referral: |
Serum: 0.5 mL
Store and ship serum frozen.
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| Availability: |
Within 1 Week
Test performed at Mayo Medical Labs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am. Available to endocrinologists and sub-specialists for monitoring antiresorptive and anabolic therapy in patients with osteoporosis
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| More Information: |
Store and ship separated serum frozen to Mayo Medical Laboratories. Test ID: PINP
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