- BNPP
BNP - B Natriuretic Peptide
Specimen:
Test Code
BNPP
Specimen Name
BNP - B Natriuretic Peptide
Collect
1-EDTA
Submit
2 mls (Min: 0.5 mL) plasma or whole blood
Special Handling
For Plasma, Spin EDTA, separate into specimen transport tube.
Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Refrigerated 7 hours whole blood, EDTA Plasma 24 hours refrigerated, then specimen must be frozen.
Methodology
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Performed
Monday - Saturday
Reported
1-2 days
CPT Codes
- 83880
Components
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Additional Information
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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