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HelpTest Code BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide
Specimen Type
Plasma
Container
Lavender EDTA
*SMC: Green Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Pediatric minimum: 1 lavender top microtainer
Stability
24 hours at 20-25°C or 2-8°C/9 months -20°C
*SMC: 3 days at 20-25°C/2 days at 2-8°C/12 months at -20°C
Transfer Instructions
Centrifuge. Separate plasma from cells. Freeze and transport separated plasma at -20°C.
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: 1 hour
CPT
83880
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| BNP | BNP |