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HelpTest Code LAB0277582 NT PRO Brain Natriuretic Peptide
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| EPIC Test Code | |
|---|---|
| LAB0277582 | NT PRO Brain Natriuretic Peptide |
Reporting Title
NT PRO Brain Natriuretic Peptide
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube:
Plasma: Lithium Heparin, plain or separator; EDTA
Serum: Clot or SST
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient ≤ 48 hours / Refrigerated ≤ 3 days / Frozen ≤ 30 days
Reference Values
Reference Interval- Allinity NT-ProBNP
|
Age Range |
Gender |
NT-ProBNP range |
|
up to 18 years |
M/F |
No range established |
|
18 - 49 years |
Male |
</= 180 pg/mL |
|
18 - 49 years |
Female |
</= 105 pg/mL |
|
50 - 75 years |
Male |
</= 452 pg/mL |
|
50 - 75 years |
Female |
</= 334 pg/mL |
|
greater than 75 yrs |
Male |
</= 683 pg/mL |
|
greater than 75 yrs |
Female |
</= 956 pg/mL |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
83880