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B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)

Order Code
140889
CPT
83880
Test Details
Synonyms

Brain Natriuretic Peptide

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures BNP hormone levels. Elevated in heart failure and used for diagnosing and monitoring cardiac function.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Strictly frozen, requires own sample container. Do NOT collect in glass. Collect in a plastic

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 90 days
Order Code
140889
CPT
83880
Test Details
Synonyms

Brain Natriuretic Peptide

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures BNP hormone levels. Elevated in heart failure and used for diagnosing and monitoring cardiac function.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Strictly frozen, requires own sample container. Do NOT collect in glass. Collect in a plastic

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 90 days