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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 mL of Lithium Heparin plasma

  • Preferred Specimen:  Light Green Plasma Seperator Tube (PST) 
  • Acceptable Specimen: Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube

Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw. Avoid hemolysis. 
Note:  Do not uncap tube once specimen is drawn.

Reference Values

0-74 years:  0-125 pg/mL
>75 years:  0-450 pg/mL
 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday