NT Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

BNP

Referral code

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Test information

To assess patients with suspected heart failure, to ensure Echocardiograms are only performed on the appropriate cohort of patients.

Please note: This test is not UKAS accredited. Quality control procedures are in place to verify the quality of results and are reviewed by a qualified Biomedical Scientist.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Normal level: 0-400 ng/L
Routine Echo scan: 400-2000 ng/L
Urgent Echo scan:  >2000 ng/L

Source: NICE Chronic heart failure in adults: diagnosis and management (NG106)

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 0.5 ml

Assay frequency

Run Mon – Fri at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

3 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

3 days

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry