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NT-proBNP
Test Code11188
Alias/See Also
LAB2005
N-TERMINAL PROBNP
NT-PRO BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE
N-TERMINAL PROBNP
NT-PRO BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE
CPT Codes
83880
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: Lithium heparin (green-top) tube or EDTA (royal blue-top) tube • Serum
Instructions
Collect blood in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Separate plasma as soon after collection as possible. Keep refrigerated (cold packs) after separation.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)
Setup Schedule
Mon-Fri
Report Available
4-7 days
Reference Range
| 0-74 years | <125 pg/mL |
| ≥75 years | <450 pg/mL |
Clinical Significance
This assay aids in the diagnosis of individuals suspected of congestive heart failure; is indicated for risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndrome and congestive heart failure. Also aids in the assessment of increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality for patients at risk of heart failure who have stable coronary artery disease.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |