B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) BNP

Method(s) Direct Chemiluminescent Assay
Specimen Required
Collect

One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube. Dedicated tube preferred.

Transport

3 mL whole blood at 2-8°C (Min: 1 mL)

Remarks

Mix the tube several times to avoid clotting.

Stability

- Cannot add on CBC specimen after 4 hrs at room temperature.

- 24 hours when tightly capped and stored at 2-8°C.

- Plasma samples are stable 9 months when frozen at less than or equal to -20°C.

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum, sodium heparin and sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate plasma specimens

Schedule Daily 24/7
Billing Code 1010009
CPTCode 83880
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

Less than 100 pg/mL

No Appointment Necessary
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