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Common causes of a low B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
- Obesity (lowers BNP)
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What causes a low B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)?
Normal range < 100 (heart failure unlikely) pg/mL (< 100 ng/L SI). Specimen: Plasma (EDTA). See the full B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)?
The standard teaching reference range for B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) is < 100 (heart failure unlikely) pg/mL in conventional units, or < 100 ng/L in SI units. This value is measured in plasma (edta).
| Specimen | Plasma (EDTA) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | < 100 (heart failure unlikely) pg/mL |
| SI range | < 100 ng/L |
| Panel | Cardiac Markers |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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