NT-proBNP (Propeptide of Brain Natriuretic Peptide)

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 1 - 2 days
CPT Code:

83880

Test Type: 0.8 mL Serum (preferred) or plasma
Reference Range:

Age

Male (pg/mL)

Female (pg/mL)

0 to 11 m

Not established

Not established

1 to 3 y

0−320

0−320

4 to 6 y

0−190

0−190

7 to 9 y

0−145

0−145

10 y

0−112

0−112

11 y

0−317

0−317

12 y

0−186

0−186

13 y

0−370

0−370

14 y

0−363

0−363

15 y

0−217

0−217

16 y

0−206

0−206

17 y

0−135

0−135

18 y

0−115

0−115

19 to 44 y

0−86

0−130

45 to 54 y

0−121

0−249

55 to 64 y

0−210

0−287

65 to 74 y

0−376

0−301

>74 y

0−486

0−738

Overview:

Support a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF).

Januzzi JL Jr, Chen-Tournoux AA, Moe G. Amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide testing for the diagnosis or exclusion of heart failure in patients with acute symptoms. Am J Cardiol. 2008 Feb 4; 101(3A):29-38. PubMed 18243855

proBNP on Elecys 1010/2010 and Modular Analytics E170 [package insert]. 2007-07, V 46. Indianapolis, Ind: Roche Diagnostics; 2007.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, green-top (lithium heparin), or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

If a red-top tube or plasma is used, separate serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.

Room temperature.