NT-pro BNP (N-Terminal Pro B Type Natriuretic Peptide) Test
Short Name: NT-pro BNP Test
Also known as: NT-proBNP Test, N-Terminal Pro Brain Natriuretic Peptide Test
NT-pro BNP (N-Terminal Pro B Type Natriuretic Peptide) Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹5,000. Uses ECLIA on Serum samples. Results in Reports are typically available within 24 hours via online portal, email, or WhatsApp.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To detect and monitor heart failure by measuring NT-pro BNP levels in the blood, aiding in diagnosis and treatment assessment.
- Test Code
- 1316
- Price
- ₹5,000
- Sample Type
- Serum
- Result Time
- Reports are typically available within 24 hours via online portal, email, or WhatsApp.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- ECLIA
Sample Collection
No special preparation required.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A blood sample will be drawn from a vein in your arm using a needle.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the needle site to stop bleeding. Resume normal activities immediately.
Timeline: Reports are typically available within 24 hours via online portal, email, or WhatsApp.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To detect and monitor heart failure by measuring NT-pro BNP levels in the blood, aiding in diagnosis and treatment assessment.
How to Prepare
- Fasting not required
- Sample should be refrigerated or frozen if not analyzed immediately
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"The NT-pro BNP test is essential for diagnosing heart failure and monitoring treatment efficacy, helping differentiate it from conditions with similar symptoms like lung or kidney disease."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed samples
- Improperly stored samples
- Insufficient sample volume
Understanding Your Results
Low probability of heart failure
Range: <125 pg/mL (age <75)
Level: Normal
May indicate mild heart failure or other conditions; clinical correlation needed
Range: 125-450 pg/mL (age <75)
Level: Borderline
High probability of heart failure; further evaluation recommended
Range: >450 pg/mL (age ≥75)
Level: Elevated
If you experience symptoms of heart failure such as shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling, or if your NT-pro BNP levels are elevated.
Limitations
- ⚠Not specific for heart failure alone; may be elevated in other conditions like pulmonary embolism
- ⚠Results should be interpreted in clinical context
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising or pain at needle site
- ●Rare risk of infection or fainting
Interfering Factors
- ●Obesity
- ●Renal dysfunction
- ●Advanced age
- ●Acute coronary syndromes
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