Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:NT Pro BNP in Acute Heart Failure
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences > CHEM 1
Units:ng/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:24 hours Mon to Fri
Test Code:NBNP
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:NTproBNP <300ng/L HF unlikely NT-proBNP 300 - <1800 ng/L Consider ECHO if clinical suspicion - NT-proBNP >=1800ng/L HF very likely. ECHO within 48 hours. Ask HF team to review.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Please note: this test, whilst independently verified in the laboratory for use on the Abbott Alinity analyser, is currently outside of the scope of our UKAS accreditation.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
