Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
PNPH
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3555
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
24 hours at 15-25°C, 5 days at 2-8°C, 6 months at -20°C
Synonyms
Procollagen-1 N-terminal propeptide, procollagen-1 aminoterminal peptide
Turnaround Time
3 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Additional Specimen Information
1 mL Paediatric Microtainer PST Blood (Preferred)
Last updated: 22/07/2026