NT-proBNP PBNP

Synonyms

BNP

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Serum Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide

EPIC Order Name

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

Clinical Info

An aid in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure.

Specimen Type

Blood

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 Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83880

PDM

5600161

Result Interpretation

0-300 pg/mL

Forms