Test Code BNP BNP
Abbrev
BNP
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=BNPGP
EPIC=LAB106
Instrument/Location
Beckman DxI 9000
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Type: EDTA Plasma
Container/Tube
Type: Purple top tube
Collection
Instructions: Draw tube and label appropriately.
Spin in Chemistry Centrifuge.
Note: Hemolyzed Specimens are
not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Spun tube/Refrigerated
Reference Values
0-100 pg/ml
Specimen stability/Retention time
Specimens are kept in Chemistry for 7 days. This test has a
specimen stability of 24 hours at 2-8 degress C.