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HelpTest Code PBNP NT- proBNP
Abbrev
NT-proBNP
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=PBNP
EPIC=LAB106
Instrument/Location
Beckman DxI 9000
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Type: Lithium Heparin or Serum
Container/Tube
Type: Light green or Gold top
Collection
Instructions: Draw tube and label appropriately.
Spin in Chemistry Centrifuge.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Spun tube/Refrigerated
Reference Values
Male age 0-49: 0-84
Male age 50-55: 0-188
Male age 76+: 0-243
Female age 0-49: 0-152
Female age 50-75: 0-288
Female age 76+: 0-443
Specimen stability/Retention time
Specimens are kept in Chemistry for 7 days.
This test has a specimen stability of 3 days at 2-8° C.