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B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-PRO BNP), Plasma

Test Code
BNPP


CPT Codes
83880

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Transport Container
Lavender top tube/EDTA


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate.


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


Methodology
Microparticle enzyme Immunoassay

Reference Range


<50 Years Old:          <450 pg/mL
50-75 Years Old:      <900 pg/mL
>75 Years Old:          <1800 pg/mL




Clinical Significance
Used in to aid in the diagnosis and assessment of severity of heart failure.




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.