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Test Code: P1NP Preferred Name Procollagen type I N propeptide

Results Avail After Hours:No

Urgent:N/A

Test Frequency:2 weeks

Routine:2 weeks

MBS Status:Medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:N/A

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Test Tubes

Image	Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
	Serum (Adult)	3 mL	SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top)
	Serum (Paediatric)	600 uL	2x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top)

COLLECTION NOTES

Serum sample should be collected before 0900 after an overnight fast.

GENERAL NOTES

APPLICATION: One of the bone formation markers. P1NP should be measured before starting osteoporosis treatment and 6 months after initiation of treatment.