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HelpTest Code 4011995 NT-pro BNP (BNP)
Specimen Requirements
500 µL serum or plasma
NOTE: Serum/plasma should be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top)
Minimum Volume
8 µL serum/plasma
Stability
3 days at room temperature or 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for 12 months
Analytical Time
Same day
Available stat
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT Code
83880
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample