Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

N-terminal Prohormone B type natriuretic Peptide (NT PROBNP, NTBNP) - Central Zone

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB5122

Primary Container:

MINT LIHEP PST

Alternate Containers:

GOLD SST

Minimum Collection Volume:

0.5 mL plasma or serum

Test Resources:

Requisition to Use: Central Zone Laboratory Requisition

Testing Schedule:

Daily - Available STAT

Reference Interval:

Age	Gender	Reference Interval (ng/L)
0 days up to 1 year	M, F, U, X	54 – 556
1 year up to 2 years		39 – 578
2 years up to 6 years		20 – 565
6 years up to 12 years		10 – 340
12 years up to 18 years		6 – 216
18 years up to unspecified		0 – 300

Testing Area:

Biochemistry/Core Laboratory

Performing Site:

Red Deer Regional Hospital

Additional Test Information:

Ordering Guidelines are:

Order frequency will be limited to three BNP requests within a 21 day period.
If an additional order is required, approval is required from the Clinical Biochemist or Pathologist.
No more than one BNP order should be placed within 24 hours.

Last Updated On:

Wednesday, April 23, 2025