Orderable Name LAB4794 NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
1.0 mL
Container Type/Storage
Mint Lithium Heparin
Plasma/Refrigerate
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay - CMIA
Special Handling
Avoid Gross Hemolysis
STAT Turnaround Time
1 Hour
Routine Turnaround Time
Daily
Reference Range
Heart failure Evaluation
Age Group NT-proBNP Interpretation
All <300.0 pg/mL Negative: Heart Failure unlikely
18 to <50 Yrs 300.0 to <450.0 pg/mL Grayzone: Indeterminate
50 to 75 Yrs 300.0 to <900.0 pg/mL Consider other causes
>75 Yrs 300.0 to <1800.0 pg/mL
18 to <50 Yrs ≥ 450.0 pg/mL Positive: Heart Failure likely
50 to 75 Yrs ≥ 900.0 pg/mL
>75 Yrs ≥ 1800.0 pg/mL
CPT
83880