BNP, B-Natriuretic Peptide

Specimen Container

SST

Specimen Collection Type

Plasma

Minimum Volume To Collect (Ml)

0.5 mL

Pediatric Volume To Collect (Ml)

(1 mL)

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge, and transfer (pour off) plasma to transport tube

Stability

Ambient Stability: 4 Hours
Refrig Stability: 24 Hours
Frozen Stability: 3 Months

Unacceptable Conditions

Clotted or grossly hemolyzed samples

Preferred Transportation Temperature

FROZEN

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

“Same day

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Lab Department

Core

Testing Location

RML

Synonyms

BNP
BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide)
Brain Natriuretic Peptide
Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide
Natriuretic Peptide

Test OR Panel

Test

Misc Instructions

Plasma must be poured off from red cells within 7 hours, and frozen before reaching 24 hours referigerated. 3 months frozen.

Unit of Measurement

pg/mL

CPT Codes

83880

LOINC

30934-4

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