Specimen:
Collect
- SST
Also Acceptable:
- Green Top (Li Heparin)
- Lavender (EDTA)
- Pink Top (EDTA)
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
- Allow serum tube to sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation.
Rejection Criteria
- Specimens collected in containers other than specified.
Stability
Ambient: 3 Day(s); Refrigerated: 6 Day(s); Frozen: 24 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 83880
Components
- 92214 - PRO-BNP, NT
Last Updated: February 6, 2025 @ 10:13 am
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