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| Investigation | BNP Test | | Indications | To diagnose the presence and severity of heart failure | | Specimen Type | EDTA sample or serum | | Request Form | Blood Sciences or Electronic | | Volume | Fill to line | | Delivery Time | Within 24hrs | | Turn around time for final test | 72hrs | | Uncertainty of testing | BNP must only be requested by a doctor, for patients with suspected heart failure and abnormal ecg/CXR | | Appropriate testing /re-testing interval | 3 mths | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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