NT Pro-BNP
Test Code: PBNPB
CPT Code: 83880
EPIC Code
LAB106
Order Alias 2
143000; ProBNP; NT Pro B Natriuretic Peptide
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Pediatric Collection
1 microtainer filled to top line
Specimen Container
PST, SST, or RED
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Specimens that are QNS.
Specimens exceeding stability.
Specimens frozen in original/primary tube.
Contaminated specimens.
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Specimens that are QNS.
Specimens exceeding stability.
Specimens frozen in original/primary tube.
Contaminated specimens.
Methodology
All Sites: Roche Cobas
RGH: Siemens EXL
RGH: Siemens EXL
Stability
All Sites:
72 hours at RT
6 days at 2-8°C
24 months at -20°C
RGH:
3 days at RT
3 days at 2-8°C
12 months at -20°C
72 hours at RT
6 days at 2-8°C
24 months at -20°C
RGH:
3 days at RT
3 days at 2-8°C
12 months at -20°C
Test Includes
Pro-BNP
Units
pg/mL
Place of Service
Bon Secours Richmond
LabCorp Test Code
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