Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)
Synonyms
BNP; NTproBNP
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
3-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top) or EDTA (royal blue-top) or Serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable. Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation. This test is not validated for pediatric patients and will report with adult reference ranges.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: 2 Years
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma as soon as possible.
Comments
This test is not validated for pediatric patients and will report with adult reference ranges.
CPT Codes
83880
Revised
10-22-19
Initials
SL