proBNP

Test ID: 

703093

CPT code:

83880

Synonyms:

•proBNP
•Propeptide of Brain Natriuretic Peptide

Clinical Use:

Support a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF)

Specimen Type:

Serum (preferred) or plasma

Requested Volume: 

0.8 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.3 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, green-top (lithium heparin), or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Collection:

If a red-top tube or plasma is used, separate serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions:

Room temperature. Stable at room temperature, or refrigerated for three days and frozen for 12 months.

Rejection Criteria:

Citrate plasma specimen; grossly hemolyzed samples; improper labeling.