| Ordering Code | 4283 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | B-Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) |
| Alias | BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Brain Natriuretic Peptide |
| Preferred Specimen | Plasma |
| Preferred Container | EDTA, K2 (Lavender) |
| Other Specimen/Container | None |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions | QMC Hospital draws: Transport EDTA tube to the QMC STAT lab within 4 hours of collection Other draws: Centrifuge, aliquot, refrigerate within 4 hours of collection. Freeze aliquot if transport to the testing lab is >1 day. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Frozen |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 4 Hours Refrigerated: 1 Day Frozen: 3 Months |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Sample not separated and refrigerated within 4 hours of collection, Sample >1 day old and not frozen, Grossly hemolyzed, Sample collected in glass container. |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Hour |
| Methodology | Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of January 15, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) | ALL | <100 | <100 | pg/mL |