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Brain Natriuretic Peptide

Test Code
BNP


CPT Codes
83880

Preferred Specimen
EDTA (Lavender) Tube


Minimum Volume
2.5 mL


Instructions
If plasma samples are not tested within 24 hours, store samples in plastic tubes and freeze at <= -20°C. Do not store in a frost-free freezer.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 7 days


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


Reference Range
<= 100 pg/mL


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 16, 2022


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.