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Test Code SOFT: BNPEP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide

Important Note

The BNPEP test is only performed at Saint Francis Clinic - Poplar Bluff.

 

Note:  Saint Francis Medical Center Laboratory in Cape Girardeau performs Soft test code BNP with test name N-Terminal ProB-Type Natriuretic Peptide (Epic code LAB106, Epic name ProBNP).

Additional Codes

Soft code BNPEP
Epic code LAB20015
Epic name B Natriuretic Peptide

 

Performing Laboratory

Saint Francis Clinic - Poplar Bluff

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavendar

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Testing completed within 7 hours. Stored at room temp or refrigeration. Bring to room temp (20-24C or 68-75F), about 15 min, before testing. 

Reference Values

5pg/mL to 5000 pg/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Fluorescence immunoassay