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Test Code PROBNP NT-Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Gold top tube

Specimen Type: Serum

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum

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

Note: Please ensure that specimens are labeled correctly. Two patient identifiers are required.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Reference Values

See lab report for reference range.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83880

Specimen Stability

  • Separated samples are stable for up to 3 days at room temperature, and for up to 4 days at 2‍–‍8°C.

Method Name:

Direct Chemiluminescent

INTENDED USE:

 

Aiding in the diagnosis of heart failure (HF) in patients with clinical suspicion of new onset or worsening HF.

Day(s) Performed

Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays