Faulkton Area Medical Center
1300 Oak Street - P.O. Box 100 - Faulkton, South Dakota 57438
Hospital- 605-598-6262   Clinic- 605-598-6239

 



 

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BNP

Also known as:  b-type natriuretic peptide
Formal Name:  Brain natriuretic peptide
Related tests:  Cardiac Biomarkers

Why get tested?  
To help diagnose the presence and severity of heart failure.

When to get tested?
If you have symptoms of heart failure, such as shortness of breath and fatigue, or if you are being treated for heart failure.

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.

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Last Updated 02/05/2010