Brain Natriuetic Peptide


Test Information

Test Name

Brain Natriuetic Peptide

Synonyms

BNP; NT-pro-BNP; B-type Natriuretic Peptide

Department

Biochemistry

Price

$70.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

SST (PLBOP; PLWHK; PLR) ; Extra SST (PLW; PLT)

Testing Location

PLBOP; Referral

Turn Around Time

1 Day

Clinical Update

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Collection Information

Preparation

  • Laboratory will not process repeated BNP requests within 7 days
  • Please include relevant clinical details on the request form as absence of relevant details may result in the request being declined

Processing Information

Registration Code

BNP

Notes

  • See individual site notes
  • From the 23rd of December 2024, the current BNP method will be replaced by NT-proBNP. This method is more specific than BNP, as NT-proBNP has a longer half-life and is less influenced by factors like obesity or kidney function. Refer to Clinical Update Dec 2024

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

NT-Pro-BNP: Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory; Stable for 3 days at 20-25 °C, 6 days at 2-8 °C, 24 months at -20 °C (± 5 °C). Freeze only once.

- Tauranga

Process inhouse Biochemistry

- Whakatane

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry

- Rotorua

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry

- Taupo

NT-Pro-BNP: Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory; Stable for 3 days at 20-25 °C, 6 days at 2-8 °C, 24 months at -20 °C (± 5 °C). Freeze only once.

Alternative Specimen

Heparin


External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory (For PLW/PLT)

Send Away Notes

PLW; PLT see individual notes

External Lab Website