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NT-proBNP

Test Code
PROBNP


CPT Codes
83880

Preferred Specimen
1 ml heparinized plasma


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum
EDTA Plasma


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 12 months


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


Methodology
Immunometric

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Patients < 75 years old: 0-125 pg/ml
Patients >75 years old: 0-450 pg/ml


Clinical Significance
NT-proBNP is useful for the prognosis of left ventricular dysfunction and can be used to evaluate the success of treatment.



Last Updated: July 18, 2018


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.