Test Code 0297598 B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)

Important Note

Testing must be completed within 6 hours of draw.

If testing cannot occur within 4 hours of draw, separate plasma from cells.

If testing cannot be performed within 24 hours of collection, the sample must be redrawn.

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Whole blood or plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. If testing cannot be performed within 4 hours, remove plasma from cells and refrigerate.

2. If testing cannot be performed within 24 hours of collection, the sample must be redrawn.

Refrigerated

0-100 pg/mL

Monday through Sunday

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