Method Name
Chemiluminescence
Aliases
Pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide, B-type Natriuretic Peptide; BNP, NT-ProBNP, NT--proBNP
Specimen Required
One Lithiuim Heparin separator or one SST/gel.
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Uncentrifuged samples are stable for 4 hours at room temperature or refrigerated. After centrifugation, plasma/serum should be stored at refrigerated temperature and tested within 6 days of collection. If plasma/serum samples are not tested within 6 day
Special Instructions
Plasma/serum must be centrifuged within 4 hours of collection.
Performing Laboratory
As ordered. Turn around time is 4 hours.
Reference Values
Adult <75 years: less than 125 pg/mL Adult >/=75 years: <450pg/mL