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Test Code BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP), Plasma

Methodology

Chemiluminometric Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Aspen Valley Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) - Glass vial is not acceptable.

Specimen: 2 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of EDTA plasma

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: Spin down immediately, remove plasma, and place in separate plastic vial. If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, send specimen frozen.

Reference Values

<2-100 pg/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83880