pro-BNP (B-Type Natriuretic Peptide)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 1520


Material

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!)

Method

ELISA

Duration

2 times per week

Remark

  • 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).