Test Code BNP Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)

Important Note

**Fingerstick specimens are not acceptable for this test*

Infectious

MEDITECH MNEMONIC:

BNP

Required Specimen:

1mL EDTA Whole Blood

Transport Container:

Original EDTA vacutainer

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability:

Ambient: 4 hours

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Frozen: Reject

Setup Schedule:

SUN-SAT

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