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B‑Type natriuretic peptide (BNP)

Test Code
BNP


Preferred Specimen
Plasma


Container/Tube: Purple (EDTA plasma) tube(s)



Minimum Volume
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL)



Instructions
Separate plasma from cells by centrifuging within 2 hours of draw.



Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unnacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 9 Months


Methodology
2‑site sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
<100 pg/mL 


Performed By
CoxHealth

Performing Laboratory
CoxHealth - South 



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.