| Ordering Code | 5774 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | NT proBNP |
| Alias | N-terminal pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide NT-pro B-Natriuretic Peptide NT-B type Natriuretic Peptide |
| Preferred Specimen | Plasma |
| Preferred Container | Lithium Heparin PST (Green) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red), Serum in SST (Gold) |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions | Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection Specimens should be free of particulate matter. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Frozen (aliquot) |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 3 Days Refrigerated: 3 Days Frozen: 1 Year |
| Rejection Criteria | Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | ECLIA-Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 19, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT proBNP | >=75Y | <450 | <450 | pg/mL | |||||
| NT proBNP | 0-74Y | <125 | <125 | pg/mL |