Laboratory Medicine Program

Atrial natriuretic peptide
(ANP, ANF)

Clinical Decription:
This assay utilizes first an extraction method, followed by a competitive enzyme immunoassay.
<br/><em>General Protocol for Peptide Enzyme Immunoassay. Peninsula Laboratories, June 1996. </em>

Method: EIA; EIA

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Supine; 22 - 64 ; pg/mL | Upright ; 23 - 52 ; pg/mL

Specimen Type: Lavender EDTA
Collected In: EDTA
Volume: 5 mL (minimum: 5 mL)

Shipping: Sample on dry ice

Special Instructions: Add 500 kIU aprotinine immediately after drawing blood. Obtain aprotinine from Sigma, order# A6279. Centrifuge and aliquot sample.

Testing Schedule(s): on request, but must be a minimum of 25 samples, 4 week prior arrangement.

Turnaround Time: 20 days

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