Test Overview
Method
Immunoassay (IA)
Result Included
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Aliases/Synonyms
Brain Natriuretic Peptide; BNP
Specimen
Specimen Type
PlasmaNote: Testing is available for the pro-hormone NT-ProBNP as well as for BNP. Please ensure that your order for BNP is unambiguous and submit the appropriate specimen. Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID BNPQST P when ordering BNP.
Containers
Collection Containers
Lavender top (EDTA)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a plastic EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Centrifuge tube and separate plasma into a plastic specimen transport tube within 1 hour. Freeze plasma immediately.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1 hour | 9 months |
BNP is unstable in glass containers. Use of glass tubes and glass transfer pipettes will affect accurate quantitation of BNP.
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Collected in a glass tube |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
8 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)pg/mL≤ 100
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNPQST P | B TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE (BNP) | 64803 | pg/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-06-29