NT-PRO BNP
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: NTBNP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3674
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 20 Minutes
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3674
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 20 Minutes
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.2 mL Serum or Plasma
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Plasma or Serum (See Collection Notes)
Collection Info:
Heparin Plasma Barrier Tube, SST Tube, or EDTA Plasma specimens are acceptable.
Centrifuge and separate plasma or serum. Refrigerate up to 3 days or send frozen for longer storage.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Plasma or Serum (See Collection Notes)
Collection Info:
Heparin Plasma Barrier Tube, SST Tube, or EDTA Plasma specimens are acceptable.
Centrifuge and separate plasma or serum. Refrigerate up to 3 days or send frozen for longer storage.
Methods
Immunoassay
CPT Codes
83880
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
NTBNP Diagnostic Cutoffs:
Acute Patients Non Acute Patients
Rule Out Heart Failure <300 PG/ML < 125 PG/ML (Pts < 75Y)
< 450 PG/ML (Pts > 75Y)
Rule in Heart Failure > 450 PG/ML (Pts <50Y) -
> 900 PG/ML (Pts >50Y) -
Acute Patients Non Acute Patients
Rule Out Heart Failure <300 PG/ML < 125 PG/ML (Pts < 75Y)
< 450 PG/ML (Pts > 75Y)
Rule in Heart Failure > 450 PG/ML (Pts <50Y) -
> 900 PG/ML (Pts >50Y) -
