BNP

Message

Centrifuge sample and aliquot plasma within 7 hours of collection

Test Code

BTNP

Alias/See Also

Brain Natriuretic Peptide

CPT Codes
83880

Preferred Specimen

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma and red cells. Aliquot (transfer) plasma into a transfer tube and refrigerate.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate or freeze

Specimen Stability

Plasma is stable at 2-8°C up to 24 hours
Plasma is stable 15-30°C up to 7 hours
Frozen plasma samples allow for a longer storage
Whole blood must be centrifuged and plasma removed within 7 hours of collection

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

Hemolyzed samples will be rejected.
Whole blood samples cannot be used. Plasma must be removed within 7 hours of collecton.

Methodology

CIA (Chemiluminescence Immunoassay)

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory. Stat testing is available.

Reference Range

< 100 pg/mL

Clinical Significance

Aids in the diagnosis of patients with suspected congestive heart failure.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)

Last Updated: June 9, 2023

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