Brain Natriuretic Peptide
5 days
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)
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Measures BNP hormone levels. Elevated in heart failure and used for diagnosing and monitoring cardiac function.
Plasma
1 mL
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
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.
Strictly frozen, requires own sample container. Do NOT collect in glass. Collect in a plastic
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 90 days |