BNP
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Alternate Names
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide
SoftLab Order Code
BNP
Epic Order Name
BNP
Epic Order ID
LAB106
Laboratory
All Hospitals
All Healthplexes
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Pearl Top (EDTA)
Alternative Collection Container
Lavender Top (EDTA)
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.4 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated (stable 24 hours) - Centrifuge and freeze plasma if testing will be >24 hours from collection.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis
CPT Codes
83880