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Test Code BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.5-mL red-top (gel) tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.

Reference Values

Males

<45 years:  <94 pg/mL

45-54 years:  <139 pg/mL

55-64 years:  <178 pg/mL

65-74 years:  <230 pg/mL

≥75 years:  <853 pg/mL

Females

<45 years:  <179 pg/mL

45-54 years:  <193 pg/mL

55-64 years:  <227 pg/mL

65-74 years:  <354 pg/mL

≥75 years:  <625 pg/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  4 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour