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HelpTest Code LAB5346 NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide
Aliases
NT-Pro BNP
PROBNP
NTPRO
Specimen Type
Serum/Plasma:
Light Green Top Tube-Lithium Heparin (Preferred)
Gold Top Tube-SST
Red Top Tube-Plain
Processing Instructions
CENTRIFUGE sample per procedure.
Store and send sample refrigerated via courier.
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 0.9 mL
Minimum: 0.3 mL
Temperature
Refrigerated
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days
TAT
Routine: 120 minutes
STAT: 90 minutes
Test Components
NT-Pro BNP
Reference Range
≤125.0 pg/mL
CPT
83880
Performing Section
Chemistry