N-terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP)

Synonyms

• B-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE
• BNP
• LAB106
• NT PROBRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE

Cerner Name

NT-proBNP

Clinical Info

An aid in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1mL plasma or serum

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Mint Green Lithium Heparin (preferred) or Gold top tube
For NSUH Manhasset - send Mint Green Lithium Heparin only.
 Specimen:  1mL plasma or serum (0.5 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

3 days Room Temperature
6 days Refrigerated
24 months Frozen

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83880

PDM

5600161

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms