Full details for "NT-proBNP". | |
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Name |
NT-proBNP |
Alternative name/Profile |
BNP, N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide, NT-pBNP |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Assessment of patients where a clinical diagnosis of heart failure is not definitive |
Specimen type |
Blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5ml- Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
1 working day / for Emergency Department and Critical Care Units turnaround time is 90 minutes |
Availability |
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Notes |
Please Note: NT-proBNP levels are affected by several factors other than acute CHF. For example NT-pro-BNP can be elevated in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), pulmonary embolism, shock, severe pneumonia, renal insufficiency or prior CHF. |
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Reference range |
Age related reference ranges: Interpret in consultation with Guidelines issued Feb. 2012 Patient age less than 50 years. Patient age 50-75 years. Patient age greater than 75 years. |
Last updated |
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:05:37 IST |