Eurofins Biomnis code

P1NP

Synonyms

• Intact N-Terminal propeptide of type I procollagen
• Intact procollagen type I (N-propeptide)

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Very sensitive bone model marker. Used to monitor the efficiency of osteoporosis treatment, by the anabolic molecule, 1-34 fragment of human recobinant PTH, which indicates severe oesteoporosis fractures. (Ref: Pr. P.D. Delmas)

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Turnaround time

2 days