Test Directory

NT-proBNP

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

0.5 mL

Additive per Container

​None

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Orange Cap
Volume Range

0.5 mL

Additive per Container

​Lithium-heparin

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Red/Pink Cap
Volume Range

0.5 mL

Additive per Container

​Potassium-EDTA

Reference ranges

No reference interval is reported. Automated comments will be attached to the result to assist with interpretation.

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806

Availability

​Normal working hours only.

Anticipated turnaround

2 weeks

General additional information

​The use of this test is currently being piloted in NHS Lothian by the heart failure team. Please note that NT-proBNP requests will only be processed during this pilot period if they have been authorised by the heart failure team. For any queries, please contact the Duty Biochemist to discuss.