Test Code
1058
Test Description
Detects heart stress and damage.
Abbreviation
BNP
Minimum Volume
1mL
Transport Container
Lavender EDTA Whole Blood
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Invert tube 8-10 times immediately after filling tube. Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 hours; Refrigerated: 7 hours
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
CPT
83880