Test Code PBNP NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)

Important Note

Note: Tube Type Change Effective August 4, 2016

PST Mint Green Top (LiHep Gel), SST or PPT (K₂EDTA Gel) are acceptable.

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Useful For

Aid in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure.

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube
Acceptable	PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top
Acceptable	SST or PPT (K₂EDTA) Gel
Specimen Volume	3.0 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume	1.0 mL

Specimen Type

Plasma

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen	Temperature	Time Frame
PST-Plasma	Refrigerated 2-8°C	6 days
Serum-gel tube/PPT tube	Refrigerated 2-8°C	6 days

Updated June 2020

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday Through Sunday

Reference Values

Age	Reference Values
0-75 years	0-125.0 pg/mL
>75 years	0-450.0 pg/mL

Methodology

ECLIA: Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay

CPT Code

83880

Loinc Code

33762-6