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Test Code PBNP PRO BNP

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                         PBNP                                    
EPIC LAB11371

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis and assessment of disease severity in congestive heart failure (CHF), plus risk stratification in acute coronary syndromes (ACS)

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Reference Values

< 50 years: 0 - 450 pg/mL

50 - 75 years: 0 - 900 pg/mL

> 75 years: 0 - 1800 pg/mL

 

 

NT-proBNP levels of <300 pg/mL are associated with a negative predictive value of 98% for excluding heart failure. NT-proBNP levels may be lower in obese individuals and higher with renal failure. 

 

NT-proBNP levels above the age associated cut-offs indicate ADHF (Acute Decompensated Heart Failure) is likely.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Plasma

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 2 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.5 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate plasma and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Frozen: 2 Months

Refrigerated: 6 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 24 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

83880 Natriuretic Peptide, Quantitative  

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)

LOINC Code Information

30934-4

Keywords

PRO B-NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE

BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories