NT-ProBNP

Message

Ambulatory Transport Temp (to ICL): Refrigerated Ambulatory Immediate Processing Instruction: Centrifuge specimen before transporting to the lab. If drawn using a plain red-top tube or lavender tube, transfer serum/plasma to a plastic screw-cap tube prior to transportation. Specimen Stability: 3 days

Test Code

LAB10047 NTBNP

Alias/See Also

NTBNP

CPT Codes
83880| 83550

Instructions

Processing Instructions: Centrifuge specimen before transporting to the lab. If drawn using a plain red-top tube or lavender tube, transfer serum/plasma to a plastic screw-cap tube prior to transportation. Preferred Volume: 3 mL serum/plasmaMinimum Volume: 0.25 mL serum/plasmaTransport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 48 hoursRefrigerated : 3 daysFrozen: 30 daysCauses for Rejection: Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, severely hemolyzed, QNS. ICL or Main Lab Specimen Team Only: Lavender specimens received less than 4 hours of collection that are not centrifuged are acceptable if centrifuged and plasma separated immediately. Lavender whole blood specimens greater than 4 hours of collection are unacceptable.

Report Available

STAT 1-Hours|Routine 2-Hours

Clinical Significance

1230130164

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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