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Test Code BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP), Blood or Plasma

Methodology

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Performing Laboratory

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Blood
Container/Tube:
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube-Capillary specimen is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of EDTA whole blood
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Note: If specimen will not be analyzed within 24 hours, centrifuge, remove and send plasma frozen in plastic vial.

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube-Capillary specimen is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of EDTA plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: If specimen will not be analyzed within 24 hours, send plasma frozen in plastic vial. Forward promptly.

Note: 1. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Reference Values

15-100 pg/mL (normal)

>100 pg/mL (abnormal)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83880