HYDROXYPROLINE PLASMA Test
Test Name: HYDROXYPROLINE PLASMA Test
Components: Price 1220.0 AED
Sample Condition: 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Separate plasma into sterile screw capped vial. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is mandatory.
Report Delivery: Sample Mon / Wed by 5 pm; Report 3 days
Method: LC-MS/MS
Test type: Inborn errors of metabolism
Doctor: Pediatrician
Test Department: GENETIC
Pre Test Information: Overnight fasting is mandatory. Non fasting samples acceptable for pediatric patients.
Test Details
Hydroxyproline plasma test is a laboratory test that measures the levels of hydroxyproline in the blood plasma. Hydroxyproline is a non-standard amino acid that is primarily found in collagen, which is a major component of connective tissues such as skin, bones, tendons, and cartilage. The test is usually performed to evaluate collagen metabolism and to assess the severity and progression of certain conditions such as bone disorders (e.g., osteoporosis, osteogenesis imperfecta), connective tissue disorders (e.g., Ehlers-Danlos syndrome), and liver diseases (e.g., cirrhosis). It can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments for these conditions.
During the test, a blood sample is taken from a vein in the arm and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The hydroxyproline levels in the plasma are then measured using various techniques such as colorimetric assays or high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
It is important to note that the hydroxyproline plasma test is not a standalone diagnostic test and is usually used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings to make a diagnosis. Additionally, the test may have certain limitations, and its interpretation should be done by a healthcare professional familiar with the patient’s medical history and overall condition.
| Test Name | HYDROXYPROLINE PLASMA Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 1220.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Separate plasma into sterile screw capped vial. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is mandatory. |
| Report Delivery | SampleMon / Wed by5 pm; Report 3 days |
| Method | LC-MS/MS |
| Test type | Inborn errors of metabolism |
| Doctor | Pediatrician |
| Test Department: | GENETIC |
| Pre Test Information | Overnight fasting is mandatory. Non fasting samples acceptable for pediatric patients. |
| Test Details | Hydroxyproline plasma test is a laboratory test that measures the levels of hydroxyproline in the blood plasma. Hydroxyproline is a non-standard amino acid that is primarily found in collagen, which is a major component of connective tissues such as skin, bones, tendons, and cartilage. The test is usually performed to evaluate collagen metabolism and to assess the severity and progression of certain conditions such as bone disorders (e.g., osteoporosis, osteogenesis imperfecta), connective tissue disorders (e.g., Ehlers-Danlos syndrome), and liver diseases (e.g., cirrhosis). It can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments for these conditions. During the test, a blood sample is taken from a vein in the arm and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The hydroxyproline levels in the plasma are then measured using various techniques such as colorimetric assays or high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). It is important to note that the hydroxyproline plasma test is not a standalone diagnostic test and is usually used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings to make a diagnosis. Additionally, the test may have certain limitations, and its interpretation should be done by a healthcare professional familiar with the patient’s medical history and overall condition. |
