NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-ProBNP)
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NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-ProBNP), Serum/Plasma
Test ID: NTBNP
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Method
ECLIA
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (Li Heparin); Plasma (EDTA)
Note: Testing is available for BNP as well as for the pro-hormone NT-ProBNP. Please ensure that your order for NT-ProBNP is unambiguous and submit the appropriate specimen. Non-interfaced clients may specify the Test ID NTBNP when ordering NT-ProBNP.
Note: Testing is available for BNP as well as for the pro-hormone NT-ProBNP. Please ensure that your order for NT-ProBNP is unambiguous and submit the appropriate specimen. Non-interfaced clients may specify the Test ID NTBNP when ordering NT-ProBNP.
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
29-Jun-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (Li Heparin); Plasma (EDTA)
Note: Testing is available for BNP as well as for the pro-hormone NT-ProBNP. Please ensure that your order for NT-ProBNP is unambiguous and submit the appropriate specimen. Non-interfaced clients may specify the Test ID NTBNP when ordering NT-ProBNP.
Note: Testing is available for BNP as well as for the pro-hormone NT-ProBNP. Please ensure that your order for NT-ProBNP is unambiguous and submit the appropriate specimen. Non-interfaced clients may specify the Test ID NTBNP when ordering NT-ProBNP.
Collection Containers
Preferred
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Acceptable
Red top (no additive); Lavender top (EDTA); Green top (sodium heparin)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate as soon as possible. Store and send frozen.
Stability
Ambient | 3 days |
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Refrigerated | 6 days |
Frozen | 24 months |
Test Version
29-Jun-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ECLIA
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-ProBNP) | ng/L |
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Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
29-Jun-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
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NTBNP | 28210NT-proBNP | ng/L |
Test Version
29-Jun-2023