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

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescent

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green Top (lithium
hepain)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Patient Age:                        Reference Range:

< 50 years                            < 450 pg/mL

50-70 years                          < 900 pg/mL

> 75 years                            < 1800 pg/mL 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83880