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CPOE Test Name
B-Natriuretic Peptide; BNP
Synonyms
BNP; brain natiuretic peptide
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
2 or 4 mL Lavender top EDTA tube; 2 mL blood
Causes for Rejection
Insufficient quantity; improper labeling; transit delay (must be tested within 24 hours of collection)
Reference Values
2.0 – 100 pg/mL
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, BI 2023 721-2120
Turn Around Time
Routine: 2 – 4 hrs. Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.
CPT / HCPCS Code
83880