Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Order Name
BRAIN PEP
Test Number: 2015175
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 2015175
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 42637-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | See Instructions |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (1 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Separate plasma from cells immediately for best stability. Draw separate tube if other testing needed on lavender tube. Plasma Stability after separation from cells: Ambient 4 hrs. Refrigerated 1 day. Frozen 3 months. Whole Blood Stability: Ambient 4 hours. Refrigerated 1 day. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Aka: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide. Used for management and diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). |
| CPT Code(s) | 83880 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |