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Test Code
BNPT
Test Name
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide
CPT Codes
83880
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility
Used in the evaluation of congestive heart failure.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Plasma

Preferred Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) 

Minimum Acceptable Volume: 0.8 mL
Processing and Submission Instructions

If there is a delay in testing:

  1. Centrifuge specimen.
  2. Transfer plasma to plastic aliquot tube labeled EDTA plasma.
  3. Freeze at -20C.

Tubes with anticoagulant: To ensure accurate test results, all tubes containing an anticoagulant or preservative must be allowed to fill completely. Attempts to force more blood into the tube by exerting pressure, as in collection with a syringe, will result in damage to the red cells (hemolysis).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

24 hours

Frozen

7 days
Methodology
Direct Chemiluminescence
Reference Intervals

HNL Lab Medicine Chemistry Reference Intervals
Performing Location
Carbon Hospital, Cedar Crest Hospital, Cedar Crest Red Lab, Dickson City Hospital, Hazleton Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Pocono Hospital, Roble Road Core Laboratory, Schuylkill Hospital
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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