Test Code BNP PRO B NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE
Performing Laboratory
Helen Keller Laboratory
Reference Values
Male
0 days-44 years <93 pg/mL
45 years-54 years <138 pg/mL
55 years-64 years <177 pg/mL
65 years-74 years <228 pg/mL
75+ years <450 pg/mL
Female
0 days-44 years <178 pg/mL
45 years-54 years <192 pg/mL
55 years-64 years <226 pg/mL
65 years-74 years <353 pg/mL
75+ years <450 pg/mL
Specimen Container:
Green Lithium Heparin Tube
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Lithium heparin plasma
Acceptable: Serum
Minimum volume:1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Day(s) Testing is performed
Monday-Sunday
CPT Coding:
83880