Note to healthcare providers: test has restricted clinical indications and requires review and approval by CLS Medical & Scientific Staff.
1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube
CLS staff: collect specimen and forward to DSC Referrals who will obtain approval for testing.
Specimen Handling
PSC: Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC. RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off and freeze serum for transport to DSC.
Additional Information
CLS staff will only collect and transport specimens for NT-pro BNP testing sent out to Gamma Dynacare (not BNP testing performed by Cardiac Function and Cardiac Transplant Clinic).
Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition.
