BNP

Message
SRHC Clients: 1 lavender

Transport to SRH at room temp within 8 hours


Test Code
BNP


Alias/See Also
Brain Natriuretic Peptide


CPT Codes
83880

Preferred Specimen
1 lavender tube (1 ml min)


Transport Container
1 lavender tube


Specimen Stability
Plasma--8 hrs room temp or 24 hrs refrigerated
Whole Blood--24 hrs room temp


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


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
30 mins - 2 hours


Reference Range
See patient report




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.