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HelpOrder Code LABNTPBNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP), Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
|
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
|
RV NT-Pro BNP |
LABNTPBNP |
BNP |
Useful For
Diagnosis and assessment of individuals suspected of having congestive heart failure or acute coronary syndrome
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green-top (lithium heparin) gel tube
Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube or SST
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 3 days | |
| Frozen | 12 months |
Reference Values
- All Ages < 125 pg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Le Sueur Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Immunometric
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83880