Also known as: N terminal pro B-type Natriuretic Peptide

Specimen requirements

Sample type: Serum (SST)

Collection requirements: No special requirements

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Immunoassay - Direct / Sandwich

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

  • John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

<400 ng/L

For guidance on interpretation of NT-proBNP: https://occg.info/heart-failure