Intact N-Terminal Propeptide of Type 1 Procollagen LabCorp

$280.00

LabCorp Test #: 140850, CPT: 82523

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

This test measures a specific protein fragment that is released when bone is being formed. It is used to help diagnose and monitor conditions that affect bone turnover, such as osteoporosis or Paget's disease. High levels can indicate increased bone formation activity.
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Why To Buy

This test measures a substance related to collagen, which can help identify potential heart issues contributing to your symptoms. Elevated levels may indicate heart strain or damage, helping your doctor understand the cause of fatigue, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Defy Medical offers this test to provide insights into your heart health.

Finding the cause(s) of:

  • Abdominal pain: This test primarily assesses heart health and is not typically used to directly diagnose the cause of abdominal pain.
  • Abnormal heart rhythm: While this test doesn't directly measure heart rhythm, it can identify heart strain or damage which may be related to underlying causes of abnormal rhythms.
  • Chest pain: Elevated levels of this marker can indicate heart strain or damage, potentially helping to identify a cardiac cause for your chest pain.
  • Fatigue: Heart strain or damage detected by this test can contribute to fatigue, helping your doctor understand a potential underlying cause.
  • Shortness of breath: This test can reveal heart issues that may be causing shortness of breath, aiding in diagnosis.
  • Swelling: Heart problems identified by this test can sometimes lead to swelling, helping to investigate a potential cardiac cause.
Symptoms Abdominal pain, Abnormal heart rhythm, Chest pain, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Swelling