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B‑Type natriuretic peptide (BNP)
Test CodeBNP
Preferred Specimen
Plasma
Container/Tube: Purple (EDTA plasma) tube(s)
Minimum Volume
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL)
Instructions
Separate plasma from cells by centrifuging within 2 hours of draw.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unnacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 9 Months
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 9 Months
Methodology
2‑site sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
<100 pg/mL
Performed By
CoxHealth
Performing Laboratory
CoxHealth - South