Test Code LAB0277582 NT PRO Brain Natriuretic Peptide, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

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Specimen Type: Plasma/Serum

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium Heparin tube

Acceptable: EDTA

Specimen Type: Serum/Plasma

Container /Tube:

Serum: Gold SST or Red top

Label specimens appropriately (plasma or serum)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml

Minimum Volume: 0.3 ml

*If testing will be delayed by more than 24 hours, serum/plasma should be removed from the separator gel or cells.*

Ambient < 48 hours / Refrigerated < 3 days / Frozen < 30 days

Reference Interval - Allinity NT-ProBNP

Males:

Up to 18 years: No range established

18-49 years: </= 180 pg/ml

50-75 years: </= 452 pg/ml

Greater than 75 years: </= 683 pg/ml

Females:

Up to 18 years: No range established

18-49 years: </ 105 pg/ml

50-75 years: </= 334 pg/ml

Greater than 75 years: </= 956 pg/ml

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