Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories

Collect

Lavender top tube [EDTA Plasma].

Pediatric Collection

Minimum volume: 0.5 mL EDTA plasma

Storage Transport Temp

Offsite: Refrigerated. Lavender [EDTA] top tube Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on cold pack.

Stability

Stability after cell separation:
4 hours at RT (15-25°C)
24 hours at 2-8°C
3 months frozen at ≥ -20°C

Performed

Mon-Fri

Methodology

Chemiluminescent microparticle Immunoassay

Turnaround Time

4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT

Department

Core Lab

Synonyms

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (B Type Natriuretic Peptide); BNP; Brain; Natriuretic; heart failure;NJBNP

Reference Interval

Adult: 0-100 pg/mL

Pediatric: 0-100 pg/mL

CPT Code

83880