proBrain Natriuretic Peptide, NT
| CPT Code(s): | 83880 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Serum separator tube, lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (ammonium or lithium heparin). Specimen Preparation:Allow serum tube to sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube.(Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 2 years |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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