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HelpTest Code LAB106 B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Whole blood
Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Minimum Testing Volume
2.0 mL
Reference Range
<111 pg/mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
Varies
CPT Codes
83880
Unacceptable Conditions
Non-refrigerated specimens greater than 8 hours.
Clotted specimens.