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

Stability

Refrigerated 7 hours whole blood, EDTA Plasma 24 hours refrigerated, then specimen must be frozen.

Methodology

Performed

Monday - Saturday

Reported

1-2 days

CPT Codes

  • 83880

Components

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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