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HelpTest Code PBNP Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Additional Codes
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Hospital Ordering Code |
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Lab2670 Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 3 days at 2° to 8° C/Frozen >3 days OK
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry
CPT
83880
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday