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HelpTest ID BLOD0004 Brain Natriuretic Peptide
AKA
BNP
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
**Plasma must be separated from cells within 4 hours
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2 mL plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 mL plasma |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 4 hours | |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories-Bemidji
Methodology
Chemiluminescence-Direct Sandwich
CPT
83880