Laboratory test
NT-proBNP (N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide)
NT-proBNP (N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide): 1 parameter from a blood sample, no fasting.
Also known as
NT-proBNP Test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- Same day / 24 hours
- Parameters
- 1
What is the NT-proBNP (N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide)?
NT-proBNP (N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide) includes NT-proBNP. The listed sample is Blood (Plasma). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the NT-proBNP (N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide) measure?
1 parameter. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method |
|---|---|---|
| NT-proBNP | pg/mL | ECLIA |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
NT-proBNP (N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide): sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- No fasting is required. Tell the lab if you have kidney disease or heart failure and about any diuretic medicines you take, as these affect the result.
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1 parameter · No fasting required · Report time: Same day / 24 hours
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