B-Type Natriuretic Peptide

Test Code

LAB106

Alias/See Also

BNP, Brain Natriuretic Peptide

CPT Codes
83880

Preferred Specimen

EDTA

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sodium or lithium heparin; serum

Transport Container

plastic screw- cap vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours

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

Gross hemolysis

Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Setup Schedule

Mon-Sun

Reference Range

10-100 pg/mL

Clinical Significance

BNP values are used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of severity of heart failure

Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional

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