Description
Also known as:
Brain Natriuretic Peptide
proBNP
Natriuretic Peptides
NT Pro BNP test is for people suffering from:
Symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, excessive fluid in your abdomen, and swollen ankles & legs after a heart attack or during treatment for heart disease
Main purpose of the NT Pro BNP test:
To help detect, diagnose, and in some cases evaluate the severity of heart disease, including congestive heart failure (CHF)
Sample Required:
Blood sample drawn from a vein
Test Preparation Required:
None
