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HelpTest Code LAB106 BNP NT-PROBNP
Additional Codes
Internal: 12472
External: BNP
Beaker: LAB106
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SPH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) or Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.
Limitations: Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. >5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
Alternate Specimens: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top), EDTA Plasma (Lavender Top)
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 2 years |
Method
ECLIA
Synonyms
NT Pro BNP, Pro NT BNP, B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide
CPT Codes
83880
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Reference Lab
SCHS