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HelpTest Code LABNTPBNP NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code |
|---|---|
| BNP | LABNTPBNP |
Methodology
Alinity: Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)
RAMP 200: Immunoassay (Performing sites Ada and Graceville)
Specimen Requirements
Methodology: Alinity
Specimen Type: Plasma (preferred) or Serum
Container/Tube: Lithium Heparin Plasma (Light Green Top)
Preferred Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Minimum specimen volume: 0.5 mL
1. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
2. Remove plasma or serum from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel if testing will be delayed more than 24 hours.
Methodology: RAMP 200
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: EDTA
Preferred Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Minimum specimen volume: 0.15 mL
1. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
2. If patient is on nesiritide (Natrecor), wait 5 half-lives (2 hour) after infusion before drawing specimen.
3. Testing must be completed within 2 hours of phlebotomy.
4. If there is a delay in testing, the EDTA whole blood can be stored for up to 2 days at 2-8° C.
Specimen Transport Temperature
| Alinity | RAMP 200 |
| Ambient up to 2 days/ Refrigerate 7 days/Frozen 1 year | Ambient 2 hours/Refrigerate up to 2 days/Frozen NO |
Day(s) Test set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory - Alinity
| Minnesota | North Dakota | Wisconsin |
| Deer River Hospital Lab | Fargo Hospital Lab | St. Mary's - Superior Hospital Lab |
| Fosston Hospital Lab | ||
| Northern Pines Hospital Lab(Aurora) | ||
| SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth) | ||
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab (Brainerd) | ||
| St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab | ||
| Virginia Hospital Lab |
Performing Laboratory - RAMP 200
| Minnesota |
| Ada Hospital Lab (RAMP 200) |
| Graceville Hospital Lab (RAMP 200) |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
| Alinity | RAMP 200 |
| ASSAY OF NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE [83880] | ASSAY OF NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE [83880] |
Reference Values
Methodology: Alinity
| All Genders Age Group (years) | Range (pg/mL) | Interpretation |
| All | <300 | Negative : HF unlikely |
|
18 to <50
50 to 75
> 75 |
>300 to <450
>300 to <900
>300 to <1800 |
Grayzone: Indeterminate Consider other causes of NT-proBNP elevation. |
|
18 to <50
50 to 75
>75 |
>450
>900
>1800 |
Positive: HF likely |
Methodology: RAMP 200
<125 pg/mL for < 75 years of age
<450 pg/mL for > 75 years of age