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Test Code LAB21134 Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide

Intended Use

Quantitative determination of N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide levels in human serum and plasma to aid in the following:

  1. Diagnosis of patients suspected of having acute heart failure in the Emergency Department
  2. Assessment of heart failure severity
  3. Risk stratification of patients with heart failure
  4. Risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndrome

Methodology

Chemiluminescent immunoenzymatic assay

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

Specimen type (preferred): Plasma

Container/Tube: Lithium Heparin green top or purple EDTA

Specimen type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top SST


Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume 0.5 mL)

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (preferred):  3 days

 

Ambient:  24 hours


Frozen: 30 days (can only be thawed once)

CPT Code

83880

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday