NT-PRO BNP Test (N-Terminal PRO B Type Natriuretic Peptide)

What are natriuretic peptide tests (BNP, NT-proBNP)?

The heart produces hormones called natriuretic peptides. These hormones are available in two forms brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) (BNP). Usually, the bloodstream only contains trace amounts of these two. In conditions like heart failure and cardiac problems, when too much fluid builds up in the blood vessels, these hormones are released into the bloodstream in reaction. BNP, the active hormone, promotes the elimination of salt and water from the blood. The BNP test is also written as NT-proB-type Natriuretic Peptide Test, brain natriuretic peptide, and B-type natriuretic peptide. This NT-proBNP test measures the value of blood levels of BNP or NT-proBNP. The nt pro bnp test shows increased value if the heart cannot pump the blood properly. The BNP test is used to detect or diagnose heart failure.

When is a BNP blood test or NT- proBNP test done?

A doctor may recommend this test when he suspects

What are the components of the natriuretic peptide test?

The NT- proBNP Blood test is immediately recommended when the doctors see one of the following symptoms

What is the usual range of natriuretic peptides?

How are the natriuretic peptide tests (BNP, NT-proBNP) done?

A blood sample of the patient is taken from the vein.

No special preparation is required before the bnp blood test.

No fasting is required.