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HelpTest Code LAB106 B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Intended Use
Used as a noninvasive measurement for assessing patients for CHF and risk stratification in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS)
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Required: Plasma (EDTA)
Container: Purple top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.6 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Centrifuge and separate plasma from the cells. Transfer at least 0.6 mL of cell-free sample to a storage tube. Tightly stopper the tube immediately and freeze at -20°C or colder. Thaw samples only once after freezing. When thawing, allow samples to equilibrate to room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to testing.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 7 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: -20 C >24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83880