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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