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BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE

Test Code
NMCP BNP


Alias/See Also
pro brain natriuretic peptide, nt pro-bnp


Preferred Specimen
Plasma


Minimum Volume
2ml


Instructions
No hemolyzed specimens, No turbid specimens. Only collect in plastic Li Heparin tubes because BNP is unstable in glass tubes!


Transport Container
Green PST (Li Heparin) only


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


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




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.