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BNP, NT Pro B Type Naturetic Peptide
Test Name: | BNP, NT Pro |
Epic Order Code: | LAB5099 |
CPT Code: | 83880 |
Specimen(s) Type: | Plasma |
Acceptable Container(s): | Tube top is light green. |
Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week |
Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour |
Routine: 2 hours | |
Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove plasma from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours. |
Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. |
Reference Range: | 0-75 years: 5-125 pg/mL >75 years: 5 – 450 pg/mL |