NT-proBNP
Name: NT-proBNP
Mnemonic: BNP
Container: Serum Separator, Plasma Separator
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml serum or heparinized plasma
Centrifuge within 4 hours of collection
Stability: 3 days room temp, 3 days refrigerated, 6 mos frozen
Methodology: Methodology: ECLIA
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 83880
Department: Main Lab
Units: pg/ml