B-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE
| Synonyms: | BNP |
| Computer Code: | (CBNP) |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (lavender top tube). Send blood immediately. Must be processed within 2 hours of draw time. |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove plasma, freeze immediately. Transport on dry ice. |
| Reference Values: | 0-100 pg/mL |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 45 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 83880 |
| LCD or NCD: | LCD LCD LCD |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |