Laboratory Medicine Program

N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)
(NT-proBNP)

Clinical Decription:
NT-proBNP is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis and staging of congestive heart failure (CHF) and can also be used for monitoring the treatment in patients with left ventricular dysfunction. NT-proBNP has been shown to be elevated in heart failure, and the extent of that elevation is directly related to the severity of the disease. NT-proBNP levels are associated with poorer cardiac outcomes in several different clinical settings, including ACS, decompensated heart failure, and stable chronic heart failure.
<br/><em>Alinity i Alere NT-proBNP Reagent Kit. Abbott. Revised October 2019. </em>

Method: CMIA

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Heart failure is likely in patients presenting with dyspnea in an acute setting when: Age < 50 years and NT-proBNP > 450 ng/L; Age 50-75 years and NT-proBNP > 900 ng/L; Age > 75 years and NT-proBNP > 1800 ng/L

Specimen Type: Plasma
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 1 mL (minimum: 0.5 mL)

Shipping: Refrigerated 2-8C (send on ice or freeze packs)

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): Monday to Friday.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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