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B-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES, 5 CHALLENGE - BNP5
BNP5
Analytes/procedures in bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Analyte
Challenges per Shipment
Number of Shipments
BNP
5
Three shipments per year
NT-proBNP
5
Additional Information
The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program requires all accredited laboratories performing non-waived testing for BNP and NT-proBNP to complete 15 proficiency testing challenges per year.
For i-STAT®, Quidel Triage, and Pathfast, use Point-of-Care Cardiac Markers program PCARM or PCARMX
For multiple instrument reporting options, see the Quality Cross Check program, BNPQ.
Program Information
Five 1.0‑mL liquid plasma specimens
Conventional and International System of Units (SI) reporting offered