Test Code BNP BNP (B Type Naturetic Peptide)
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Container
Lavender-K2 EDTA
Grossly hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable
Special Handling
Avoid Gross Hemolysis
STAT Turnaround Time
45 Minutes
Routine Turnaround Time
3 Hours
Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)
Reference Range
0-100 pg/mL
CPT Code
83880