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HelpTest Code NTBNP N-TERMINAL PROBNP
EPIC Test ID
1230101702
Test Synonyms
NT-PROBNP|BNP|NT PRO BNP|B-TYPE|NATRIURETIC|PEPTIDE
Collection Requirements
Collect light green top (lithium heparin) for inpatients. Collect yellow/red SST for outpatients. Spin and separate within 4 hours of collection.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
3 days Room Temperature, 3 Days Refrigerated, and 12 Months Frozen (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
CMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
DVH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
BGH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
BGH Chemistry
CMH Chemistry
DVH Chemistry
CPT Code
83880
Loinc
33762-6
EAP
LAB2005