Test Code PBNP NT-Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (Pro-BNP), Plasma
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible and send specimen refrigerated, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
0-74 years: 0-125 pg/mL
>75 years: 0-450 pg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday