Brain Natriuretic Peptide; BNP
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B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP), Plasma
Test ID: BNPQST P
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Immunoassay (IA)
Report Includes
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Specimens
Plasma
Note: 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.
Note: 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.
Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
29-Jun-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Plasma
Note: 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.
Note: 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.
Collection Containers
Lavender top (EDTA)
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 | 1 hour |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 hour |
| Frozen | 9 months |
Additional Stability Information
BNP is unstable in glass containers. Use of glass tubes and glass transfer pipettes will affect accurate quantitation of BNP.
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Collected in a glass tube |
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Test Version
29-Jun-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Immunoassay (IA)
Turnaround Time
8 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) | pg/mL |
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Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
29-Jun-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BNPQST P | 64803B TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE (BNP) | pg/mL |
Test Version
29-Jun-2023