BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE, BNP OR PROBNP

Test Code

LAB106

Quest Code

11188

CPT Codes
83880

Preferred Specimen

1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
*Stat to Mercy lab, see link below for specimen requirement

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

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Mon-Sat

Report Available

2-4 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-Lenexa

10101 Renner Blvd

Lenexa, KS 66219-9752

Additional Information
Mercy Labs Specimen Container Requirement

Last Updated: September 15, 2023

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.