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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