pro-BNP (B-Type Natriuretic Peptide)

EDTA plasma 0.5 ml (centrifuged immediately, pipetted off)

• Please pay attention to the note on the submission form regarding the temperature during storage/transport!

ELISA

dog, cat

Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Fri)

• The concentration of BNP depends on changes in blood pressure in the ventricle. Its determination mainly serves the early diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy. The myoendocrine cells of the heart start to secrete BNP as soon as the myocardium exhibits vasodilative wall tension. BNP increases the renal excretion of sodium and water, lowers the intracardiac pressure and has vasodilative effects.
• This test is suitable as a screening test for elder patients or predisposed breeds (e.g. Doberman).