Procollagen Type 1 Intact N-Terminal Propeptide
Test Mnemonic
PROCOL
CPT Codes
- 83519 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
FDA Category
In Vitro Diagnostic
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Allow specimen to clot for 15 - 20 minutes at room temperature. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Frozen | Allow specimen to clot for 15 - 20 minutes at room temperature. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 1 day |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 5 days |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 2 months |
Days Performed
Thu
Turnaround Time
2 - 10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Radioimmunoassay (RIA) |
Reference Range
| Procollagen Type 1 Intact N-Terminal Propeptide | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Male | Normal | 22 - 105 | ug/L | Female | Normal | Premenopausal: 20 - 101 | ug/L | Female | Normal | Postmenopausal: 16 - 96 | ug/L |
Special Info
Due to diurnal variation of Procollagen Type 1 Intact Propeptide (PINP), collect all specimens at the same time of day. PINP levels are higher at night.