NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
NTBNP, Pro BNP
SoftLab Order Code
PBNP1
Epic Order Name
NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4235
Laboratory
Reference lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
RST -(Orange Top Serum Separator Tube)
Plain Red top
Red/Black Speckle Top (serum tube)
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis
Instructions
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.