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Test ID: PBNP    
NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP), Serum

Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

This is an automated, double-incubation sandwich assay. In the first incubation, antigen from the patient specimen reacts with biotinylated monoclonal sheep NT-Pro BNP antibody and monoclonal NT-Pro BNP antibody labeled with ruthenium complex. During the second incubation, streptavidin-labeled microparticles are added, and the resulting complex is bound to the solid-phase via biotin-streptavidin interaction. The resulting reaction mixture is aspirated into the measuring cell where the microparticles are magnetically captured onto the surface of an electrode. Unbound substances are washed away. Voltage is then applied to the electrode, which induces chemiluminescent emission that is measured by a photomultiplier. Results are obtained by comparing this measurement against the calibration curve. The Roche E Modular NT-ProBNP assay standardization is traceable to an internal Roche standard. Assigned values for calibrators are traceable to this standardization.(Package insert: ProBNP II, Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Indianapolis IN)

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.

Same day/1 day

Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result

1 day

Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

6 days

Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester