B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Blood Test

The BNP Blood Test is used to support a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF).

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Sample Report

Test Code: 140889

CPT Code: 83880

Also Known As: BNP, Brain Natriuretic Peptide

Methodology:

Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation:

No fasting required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection.

Test Results:

1-2 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Sample Report

Test Code: 37386

CPT Code: 83880

Also Known As: BNP, Brain Natriuretic Peptide

Methodology:

Immunoassay (IA)

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation:

No fasting required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection.

Test Results:

1-2 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Description

The B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) assesses the BNP hormone levels in your blood. BNP works together with another heart hormone, the atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), to keep veins and arteries dilated or widened. This allows easy blood passage and prevents the formation of clots.

The BNP test will detect a BNP elevation that usually indicates heart failure.

Symptoms of heart failure may include:

inability to concentrate or remain alert
trouble breathing
abnormally high or irregular heart rate
nausea or having no appetite
rapid weight gain without a change in diet or activity level
coughing a lot, and producing pink or white phlegm
feeling exhausted or weak for no apparent reason

This test can also assist in ruling out heart failure. Conditions other than heart failure that may cause higher levels of BNP than normal include lung or kidney conditions or being obese.

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B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Blood Test

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