Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a 32-amino acid polypeptide secreted by the ventricles of the heart in response to excessive stretching of heart muscle cells (cardiomyocytes). The release of BNP is modulated by calcium ions.
Test item | Principle | AMR | Sample type | Sample volume | Time | Pretreatment | Package | Storage | Expiration date |
BNP | Immunofluorescence | 30 ~ 2500 pg/mL | EDTA - Plasma | 35 μL | < 3 min | X | 25 tests / Kit | 2 ~ 8 ˚C | 12 month |