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HelpTest ID BLOD0004 BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide or Brain Natriuretic Peptide
AKA
BNP
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Test is affected by gross hemolysis and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 mL |
Stability/Transport
EDTA Plasma
| Room Temperature | 4 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | |
| Frozen | 3 months | Preferred for transport |
Note: Rapid City prefers Refrigerated for transport
EDTA Whole Blood
| Room Temperature | 4 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
BNP is a quantitative blood test for congestive heart failure.
BNP concentrations increase with the severity of CHF.
BNP doesn’t have to be drawn at timed intervals
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
83880