P3NP

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

P3NP

Referral code

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Test information

Used for monitoring of hepatic fibrogenesis, mainly in psoriatic patients treated with methotrexate. Every 3-4 months, or more often if levels high

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Dept of Clinical Biochemistry, Manchester Royal Infirmary