AutoICD API

30934-4

Laboratory

Natriuretic peptide B [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma

Definition

Test kit allows the use of whole blood as well as plasma - RBCs are filtered out and the test is performed on plasma component.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Natriuretic peptide.B

Property

MCnc

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Ser/Plas

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

CHEM

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

BNP SerPl-mCnc

Display Name

Natriuretic peptide B [Mass/Vol]

Related Names

Beta Natriuretic PeptideBNPBrain Natriuretic PeptideB-type natriuretic peptideCardioCardiologyChemistryHeart DiseaseLevelMass concentrationNatriutietic peptide.BPeptPlPlasmaPlsmPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomSerPSerPlSerPlasSerumSerum or plasmaSRUniversalLabOrders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 30934-4?

LOINC code 30934-4 identifies "Natriuretic peptide B [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma". Test kit allows the use of whole blood as well as plasma - RBCs are filtered out and the test is performed on plasma component.

What does 30934-4 measure?

This code measures Natriuretic peptide.B in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.