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Unit Code 800006:
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP), Plasma

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Specimen Required

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down, remove

plasma from cells within 4 hours of draw, and send 1.0 mL of EDTA

plasma frozen in plastic vial.

Note:    Include patient's age and sex on request form.

Transport Temperature

Frozen\Ambient NO\Refrig NO

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Plasma

Anticoagulants Other Than:           EDTA

Hemolysis:                                          Gross hemolysis reject

Thawing:                                              Yes

Lipemia:                                               No

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Tuesday through Sunday

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