N-terminal proBNP NT proBNP ProBNP Probrain natriuretic peptide
Test Includes
NT-proBNP
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Reference Range(s)
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator Tube
Minimum Volume
Adult: 0.5 mL serum Pediatric: 0.2 mL serum (does not allow for repeat oradditional testing).
Sample Stability
3 days room temperature 6 days refrigerated 1 month frozen
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection.
Alternative Specimen
2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample toclot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, thencentrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transporttube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label as serumfrom a plain red top tube. Refrigerate
