What Is NT-proBNP?

What it is

N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide

Why it matters

Heart-failure biomarker; elevation indicates cardiac stress.

Specimen

WB/S/P

Interpretation

Elevated = cardiac stress

Limitations

POC is triage-grade

Related test: NT-proBNP Rapid Test — specimen: WB / Serum / Plasma

Frequently Asked Questions

What does elevated NT-proBNP mean? Cardiac stress — used for heart-failure assessment; POC is triage-grade.

Related knowledge

• Cardiac markers hub