Test ID BNP B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Plasma
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF)
The role of B-type natriuretic peptide in monitoring CHF therapy is under investigation.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTANecessary Information
Include patient's age and sex.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Freeze immediately or within 7 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 365 days |
Reference Values
Males
≤45 years: ≤35 pg/mL
46 years: ≤36 pg/mL
47 years: ≤37 pg/mL
48 years: ≤38 pg/mL
49 years: ≤39 pg/mL
50 years: ≤40 pg/mL
51 years: ≤41 pg/mL
52 years: ≤42 pg/mL
53 years: ≤43 pg/mL
54 years: ≤45 pg/mL
55 years: ≤46 pg/mL
56 years: ≤47 pg/mL
57 years: ≤48 pg/mL
58 years: ≤49 pg/mL
59 years: ≤51 pg/mL
60 years: ≤52 pg/mL
61 years: ≤53 pg/mL
62 years: ≤55 pg/mL
63 years: ≤56 pg/mL
64 years: ≤57 pg/mL
65 years: ≤59 pg/mL
66 years: ≤60 pg/mL
67 years: ≤62 pg/mL
68 years: ≤64 pg/mL
69 years: ≤65 pg/mL
70 years: ≤67 pg/mL
71 years: ≤69 pg/mL
72 years: ≤70 pg/mL
73 years: ≤72 pg/mL
74 years: ≤74 pg/mL
75 years: ≤76 pg/mL
76 years: ≤78 pg/mL
77 years: ≤80 pg/mL
78 years: ≤82 pg/mL
79 years: ≤84 pg/mL
80 years: ≤86 pg/mL
81 years: ≤88 pg/mL
82 years: ≤91 pg/mL
≥83 years: ≤93 pg/mL
Females
≤45 years: ≤64 pg/mL
46 years: ≤66 pg/mL
47 years: ≤67 pg/mL
48 years: ≤69 pg/mL
49 years: ≤71 pg/mL
50 years: ≤73 pg/mL
51 years: ≤74 pg/mL
52 years: ≤76 pg/mL
53 years: ≤78 pg/mL
54 years: ≤80 pg/mL
55 years: ≤82 pg/mL
56 years: ≤84 pg/mL
57 years: ≤87 pg/mL
58 years: ≤89 pg/mL
59 years: ≤91 pg/mL
60 years: ≤93 pg/mL
61 years: ≤96 pg/mL
62 years: ≤98 pg/mL
63 years: ≤101 pg/mL
64 years: ≤103 pg/mL
65 years: ≤106 pg/mL
66 years: ≤109 pg/mL
67 years: ≤112 pg/mL
68 years: ≤114 pg/mL
69 years: ≤117 pg/mL
70 years: ≤120 pg/mL
71 years: ≤123 pg/mL
72 years: ≤127 pg/mL
73 years: ≤130 pg/mL
74 years: ≤133 pg/mL
75 years: ≤137 pg/mL
76 years: ≤140 pg/mL
77 years: ≤144 pg/mL
78 years: ≤147 pg/mL
79 years: ≤151 pg/mL
80 years: ≤155 pg/mL
81 years: ≤159 pg/mL
82 years: ≤163 pg/mL
≥83 years: ≤167 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
CPT Code Information
83880
Report Available
2 to 3 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.