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Unit Code 83873:
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, immediately freeze 1 mL of EDTA plasma in

plastic vial, and send specimen frozen.

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:                                          Reject if grossly hemolyzed

Thawing:                                              Yes

Lipemia:                                               No

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Friday; 6 am - 10 pm

Saturday through Sunday; 8 am - 2 pm

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