BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE

BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE

A test for BNP is primarily used to help detect, support diagnosis, and in some instances evaluate the severity of heart failure.

WHY SHOULD I GET TESTED?

Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) help detect, diagnose, and in some cases evaluate the severity of heart disease, including congestive heart failure (CHF).

WHEN SHOULD I GET TESTED?

This test help detect, support diagnosis, and in some instances evaluate the severity of heart failure.

Why do I need this test?

you may need this test if you have signs of heart failure. Symptoms include shortness of breath and swelling of your legs or abdomen. The test helps make sure the problems are due to your heart and not your lungs, kidneys, or liver.

It is unclear if repeated BNP tests are helpful in guiding treatment in those already diagnosed with heart failure.

Normal Results
In general, results of less than 100 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL) are a sign a person does not have heart failure.

Note: Normal value ranges might be slightly different among in different laboratories. Various labs use different measurements or test different samples

What Abnormal Results Mean
BNP levels go up when the heart cannot pump the way it should.

A result greater than 100 pg/mL is abnormal. The higher the number, the more likely heart failure is present and the more severe it is.

Sometimes other conditions can cause high BNP levels. These include:

✔Kidney failure
✔Pulmonary embolism
✔Pulmonary hypertension
✔Severe infection (sepsis)
✔Lung problems

Brain Natriuretic Peptide

Brain Natriuretic Peptide

$

79.99

+$9.80 Doctor Review Fee

Note: The medical information provided here in this website is for informational purposes only and is not to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.