NT-pro BNP

Also Known As: NT-pro BNP

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About the Test
Description:

 Comes from a protein made in heart cells called pro-BNP. Pro-BNP is cleaved to form BNP which helps regulate blood volume, and an inactive peptide called NT-proBNP

Clinical Significance:

Tests for either BNP or NT-proBNP are used to detect and evaluate cardiac failure

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Target Levels (where applicable)

REFERENCE INTERVALS FOR ADULTS: < 300 pg/ml.

What is being checked

INCREASE IN: Heart failure.

DECREASE IN: NA.