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 |
