BNP, Pleural Fluid

Test Code

0030191

CPT Codes
83880

Preferred Specimen

2 mL Pleural Fluid

Instructions

Pleural Fluid must be frozen in a Lavender (EDTA) tube within 4 hours of collection.

Transport Container

Lavender (EDTA)

Transport Temperature

Frozen

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

Specimens not frozen within 4 hours of collection or received in non-EDTA tube.

Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performed By
CoxHealth

Performing Laboratory
ARUP

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