i-STAT BNP Cartridge

Providing lab-quality results fast when every minute counts.

Rapid measurement of BNP. Commonly used to determine if a patient presenting with shortness of breath may be suffering from congestive heart failure.

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Benefits

Cartridge Details

Cardiac Markers

BNP B-type Natriuretic Peptide

Helpful Documents

BNP - INTENDED USE

The i-STAT BNP test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in whole blood or plasma samples using EDTA as the anticoagulant. BNP measurements can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of the severity of congestive heart failure.

DESCRIPTION: Rapid measurement of BNP. Commonly used to determine if a patient presenting with shortness of breath may be suffering from congestive heart failure.
SAMPLE SIZE: 17μL
SAMPLE TYPE: Whole blood or plasma samples using EDTA as the anticoagulant

Expected Values

Cardiac Markers

Reportable Range
BNP B-type Natriuretic Peptide	15-5000 pg/mL (ng/L)

Reference ranges (sometimes referred to as normal ranges) in the default Customization profile can be found behind login on the i-STAT Cartridge and Test Information (CTI) Sheets/Instructions for Use (IFU) page. This page is only accessible to registered i-STAT customers.