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General
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Clinical Use:
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To diagnose, assess severity and monitor heart failure. Note NT-proBNP should be requested when patient is on a neprilysin inhibitor eg. Entresto. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| N Terminal Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, |
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Code:
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NTB |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Acute CHF unlikely:
<50 years: 300-450
50-75 yrs: 300-900
>75 yrs: 300-1800
Acute CHF likely
<50 years: >450
50-75 yrs: >900
>75 yrs: >1800
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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0.5mL |
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Stability:
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3 days ambient; 6 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
Albany Health Campus |
9892 2240 |
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Laboratory |
Broome Health Campus |
9194 2286 |
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Laboratory |
Geraldton Regional Hospital |
9956 2254 |
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Laboratory |
Kalgoorlie Health Campus |
9080 5825 |
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Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
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Last Updated : 09-10-2024 09:34 |