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Test Code NT-proBNP NT-Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:  Heparinized Plasma

Acceptable:  Serum

Volume:  1ml

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE/STABILITY

Preferred Transport Temperature:  Refrigerated unless a delay in testing is expected.

 

Serum and plasma samples may be stored for up to 24 hours at 20–25 °C (68–77 °F), 4 days at 2–8 °C (36–46 °F), or 26 weeks at ≤ -20 °C (-4 °F).

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