NT-proBNP
Alternate Names
pro BNP, Propeptide of Brain Natriuretic Peptide. proBNP
SoftLab Order Code
NTBNP
Epic Order Name
NT-proBNP
Epic Order ID
LAB3899
Laboratory
Raleigh
Additional Test Information
The following factors were found to have a less than 10% effect on the assay at the concentrations indicated:
- Free and Conjugated Bilirubin: >/= 60 mg/dL
- Triglyceride/Lipemia: >/= 1000 mg/dL; repeat with fasting specimen
- Hemoglobin/Hemolysis: >/= 1400 ug/dL
- Rheumatoid factor: >/= 1500 IU/mL
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Pearl (EDTA)
Alternative Collection Container
Pink (EDTA)
Lavender (EDTA)
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.5 mL or one full lavender microtainer
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Grossly lipemic specimens
CPT Codes
83880