Test Directory
NT-proBNP
Containers - Adult
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
|
Volume Range
0.5 mL
Additive per Container
None |
Orange Cap
|
Volume Range
0.5 mL
Additive per Container
Lithium-heparin |
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
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.