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Test ID BLOD0004 Brain Natriuretic Peptide

AKA

BNP

B-Type Natriuretic Peptide

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma

 

Spin and separate plasma within 4 hours.

 

Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     0.4 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.2 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     24 hours     
 Frozen     3 months at - 20 C     Preferred for transport   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Bismarck

CPT

83880