BNP (Others)

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

OBNP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4340

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

NtBNP other fluids

Turnaround Time

24 hours

Specimen Type

  • Aspirate
  • Fluid Other

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 16/02/2026