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HelpTest Code BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Assay
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB106
Epic Description: B-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE
For River Parishes use Soft code BNPR.
Synonym
BNP
NPA
N.P.A.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA, plastic tube only |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
River Parish collect Green Lithium Heparin with inert gel.
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic tube. Plasma is stable at room temperature for 4 hours and refrigerated up to 24 hours. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Freeze plasma if analysis will be delayed greater than 24 hours and transport frozen specimen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 1.5 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 Hours
Routine Turnaround Time
3 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic tube. Deliver to laboratory. Plasma is stable at room temperature for 4 hours, refrigerated up to 24 hours and frozen for 3 months.
CPT Code Information
83880