Investigation Name:NT pro BNP in Chronic Heart Failure

Alias or Abbreviation:BNP

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266

Requestable Seperately?No

E-Requesting Tab: GP Panel > GP Chemistry 1

Units:ng/L

Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:4 days

Test Code:NBNP

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3 days

Complex Reference Range:•NTproBNP <400 : Heart failure unlikely in untreated patients •NTproBNP between 400 and 2000 : Refer for echocardiography and specialist assessment. •NTproBNP level >2000: Refer urgently for echocardiography and specialist assessment

Collection Conditions / Other Information:GP ONLY, ELECTRONIC REQUEST ONLY. 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?Yes