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Test Code BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP), Blood

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: Full 5-mL tube of whole blood

Collection Instructions: Immediately invert tube and mix gently 8 times.

Note: Label specimen appropriately.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Reference Values

0-100 pg/mL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83880