Test Code 1758093215 NT-Pro BNP
Performing Laboratory
Torrance Memorial Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Lithium Heparin Gel (Serum Not Acceptable)
Additional Instructions: None
Also acceptable for Outreach/Outpatients only: Plasma Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Storage Temp Stability:
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated Temperature: 3 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay
Reference Range
< 300 pg/mL
*Note: Reference ranges provided on this web site are for guidance only, and may not reflect the most recent changes. Refer to laboratory reports for current data.
Day(s) Test Set up/TAT
Performed:
Daily
Available STAT
TAT:
STAT: <1 hr
Routine: < 4 hrs
Aliases
BNP
CPT Code
83880