Laboratory test
N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)
Test code · ИМ.039
NT-proBNP is a fragment of the natriuretic peptide precursor whose concentration may increase when the heart muscle is under strain.
- Specimen
- Blood serum
- Turnaround time
- 1–2 days
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About the test
NT-proBNP is a fragment of the natriuretic peptide precursor whose concentration may increase when the heart muscle is under strain. The test helps the doctor assess the likelihood of heart failure in a person with breathlessness and monitor its course.
Age, kidney function and other conditions affect the result; an increase does not indicate a single cause of breathlessness or replace assessment of the heart. The result is interpreted in the context of age, clinical information, other measurements and the method used; the doctor decides on further action.
Why it is ordered
- Complement diagnosis of heart failure.
- Assess changes in the marker over time.
How to prepare
Before taking the test, check the preparation and specimen collection requirements with the laboratory. Tell your doctor about medicines and recent treatment. Do not stop prescribed medicines on your own.
Where to have the test
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Rasul Dent
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