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BNP

Brain Natriuretic Peptide B-type Natriuretic Peptide
EDTA plasma (or serum depending on assay) ng/L

About this test

Active natriuretic peptide. Complementary to NT-proBNP; used depending on laboratory platform. Half-life shorter than NT-proBNP.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs < 100 <100 ng/L makes HF unlikely; ≥400 supports HF diagnosis

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Low — unlikely acute heart failure.
High / Increased
Elevated — heart failure, myocardial dysfunction, PE, renal failure, sepsis.

Related Tests

NT-proBNP
Specimen
EDTA plasma (or serum depending on assay)
Reporting Unit
ng/L
Category
🧪 Clinical Biochemistry

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.