Brain Natriuteric Peptide (BNP)
- Synonyms: BNP
- LIS Mnemonic: BNP
Collect
Lavendar (EDTA)
Volume Required
1 ml EDTA blood
Minimum Required
0.5 ml EDTA blood unless the Hematocrit is high
Transport
Deliver to laboratory promptly
Stability
4 hrs room temp, 24 hrs refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge tube promptly upon arrival in lab (preferably refrigerated.)
Unacceptable conditions
Transport delays greater than 4 hrs. Specimens collected in non-EDTA tubes like serum and heparin. Avoid hemolysis and glass tubes.
Days Performed
7 days
Reported
Same day
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
83519
Methodology
Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay
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