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B-Type Natriuretic Peptide   Plasma

Message
Specimen must arrive at the Augusta Health Main Laboratory within 20 hours.


Test Code
B-NP


Alias/See Also
BNP


CPT Codes
83880

Preferred Specimen
Pink or Lavender Top Tube


Specimen Stability
24 hours


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


Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B-type Natriuretic Peptide in human plasma used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of the severity of heart failure.  In patients with acute coronary syndromes, this test, in conjuncion with other known risk factors, can also be used to predict survival as well as to predict the likelihood of future heart failure.




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.