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EHR Test Codes
| Test Code | Test Name | |
| Atlas | BNP | BNP |
| Cerner | BNP | B-Type Natriuretic Peptide |
Specimen Requirements
Preparation of Patient:
None
Container Type:
6mL EDTA Lavender Top Tube
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Specimen Volume:
3.0 mL Plasma minimum 1.0 mL
Specimen Handling/Transport:
Transport ambient room temperature.
If testing can't be completed in 1 day, send plasma frozen -20°C.
Specimen Stability/Storage:
Whole Blood 7 hours ambient room temperature
Plasma 1 day 2 - 8°C
Plasma >1 day -20°C
Performing Laboratory
Munson Healthcare Laboratories
Chemistry Department
Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround
Priority:
STAT, ASAP, Non-Emergent
Frequency:
24 hours 7 days a week
Turnaround:
0 - 3 days
STAT 60 minutes from receipt in lab
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic assay
Reporting
Reference Range:
0 - 100 pg/mL
Critical Decision:
None
Clinical Significance
Beta (or Brain – Type) Natriuretic Peptide (or BNP) is member of the class of hormones that is secreted by the ventricles of the heart in response to increased stroke volume. BNP increases sodium retention and acts as a vasodilator thereby regulating blood pressure also. Both of these actions may reduce vascular fluid volume.
Increased circulating BNP levels are associated with congestive heart failure. The test is often used to assist physicians in distinguishing between congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
CPT Code(s)
83880