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HelpTest ID BLOD0004 Brain Natriuretic Peptide
AKA
BNP
Specimen Type/Requirements
Purple-Top (EDTA) Tube
Spin and separate plasma within 4 hours.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 500 µL EDTA plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 150 µL EDTA plasma |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 4 hours | |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for Transport <24 hours |
| Frozen | 3 months | Preferred for Transport >24 hours |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Core Lab
CPT
83880