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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