Test Code PBNP NT pro-BNP

Important Note

Note: Specimen Requirement Change effective 3/6/24

Ordering Mnemonic
PBNP

Chemiluminescence

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Container/Tube: Lithium Heparin (Mint) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions: Specimen must be spun within 4 hours of collection.

Refrigerate

Freeze if > 3 days.

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

83880 (HH Bill Code 0201019)

Age <75 = 0-125 pg/mL

Age ≥75 = 0-450 pg/mL