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Test Code BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Plasma

Reporting Name

B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF)

 

The role of B-type natriuretic peptide in monitoring CHF therapy is under investigation.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Necessary Information


Include patient's age and sex.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Freeze immediately or within 7 hours  of collection.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma EDTA Frozen 365 days

Reference Values

Males

≤45 years: ≤35 pg/mL

46 years: ≤36 pg/mL

47 years: ≤37 pg/mL

48 years: ≤38 pg/mL

49 years: ≤39 pg/mL

50 years: ≤40 pg/mL

51 years: ≤41 pg/mL

52 years: ≤42 pg/mL

53 years: ≤43 pg/mL

54 years: ≤45 pg/mL

55 years: ≤46 pg/mL

56 years: ≤47 pg/mL

57 years: ≤48 pg/mL

58 years: ≤49 pg/mL

59 years: ≤51 pg/mL

60 years: ≤52 pg/mL

61 years: ≤53 pg/mL

62 years: ≤55 pg/mL

63 years: ≤56 pg/mL

64 years: ≤57 pg/mL

65 years: ≤59 pg/mL

66 years: ≤60 pg/mL

67 years: ≤62 pg/mL

68 years: ≤64 pg/mL

69 years: ≤65 pg/mL

70 years: ≤67 pg/mL

71 years: ≤69 pg/mL

72 years: ≤70 pg/mL

73 years: ≤72 pg/mL

74 years: ≤74 pg/mL

75 years: ≤76 pg/mL

76 years: ≤78 pg/mL

77 years: ≤80 pg/mL

78 years: ≤82 pg/mL

79 years: ≤84 pg/mL

80 years: ≤86 pg/mL

81 years: ≤88 pg/mL

82 years: ≤91 pg/mL

≥83 years: ≤93 pg/mL

 

Females

≤45 years: ≤64 pg/mL

46 years: ≤66 pg/mL

47 years: ≤67 pg/mL

48 years: ≤69 pg/mL

49 years: ≤71 pg/mL

50 years: ≤73 pg/mL

51 years: ≤74 pg/mL

52 years: ≤76 pg/mL

53 years: ≤78 pg/mL

54 years: ≤80 pg/mL

55 years: ≤82 pg/mL

56 years: ≤84 pg/mL

57 years: ≤87 pg/mL

58 years: ≤89 pg/mL

59 years: ≤91 pg/mL

60 years: ≤93 pg/mL

61 years: ≤96 pg/mL

62 years: ≤98 pg/mL

63 years: ≤101 pg/mL

64 years: ≤103 pg/mL

65 years: ≤106 pg/mL

66 years: ≤109 pg/mL

67 years: ≤112 pg/mL

68 years: ≤114 pg/mL

69 years: ≤117 pg/mL

70 years: ≤120 pg/mL

71 years: ≤123 pg/mL

72 years: ≤127 pg/mL

73 years: ≤130 pg/mL

74 years: ≤133 pg/mL

75 years: ≤137 pg/mL

76 years: ≤140 pg/mL

77 years: ≤144 pg/mL

78 years: ≤147 pg/mL

79 years: ≤151 pg/mL

80 years: ≤155 pg/mL

81 years: ≤159 pg/mL

82 years: ≤163 pg/mL

≥83 years: ≤167 pg/mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

83880

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) 30934-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) 30934-4

Report Available

2 to 3 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Method Name

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

83873