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N-terminal pro B-type Natriuretic Peptide

Order Code
16369
CPT
83880
Test Details
Synonyms

NT-proBNP

TAT

48 hours

Methodology

ECLIA

Remarks

Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Biomarker of cardiac stress. Used in diagnosis and monitoring of heart failure.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier 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

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Refrigerated 6 days
Frozen 24 months (freeze only once)
Order Code
16369
CPT
83880
Test Details
Synonyms

NT-proBNP

TAT

48 hours

Methodology

ECLIA

Remarks

Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Biomarker of cardiac stress. Used in diagnosis and monitoring of heart failure.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier 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

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Refrigerated 6 days
Frozen 24 months (freeze only once)