N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide

General Information

Name	Information
Code:	K579
Test Name, Short:	NT-proBNP , proBNP
A.K.A.:	proBNP
Matrix:	Serum / Plasma
Turnaround Time:	Daily
Analytical Method:	Sandwich principle
Reportable - Test Results Type:	Quantitative
Units - Conventional:	mg/dL

Specimen Information

Name	Information
Min. Volume:	300 µL
Preferred Volume:	500 µL
Rejection Criteria:	Improper labeling, Improper sample handling, Wrong sample type, Outside of stability, Inadequate specimen volume received, or Hemolyzed specimens.
Collection Instructions:	See blood collections
Container:	Only the specimens listed below were tested and found acceptable. Serum collected using standard sampling tubes or tubes containing separating gel. Li‑, NH4‑heparin and K2‑, K3‑EDTA plasma.
Shipping Temperature:	Ambient