N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) details
What N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) shows
NT-proBNP is a hormone-related substance released by your heart muscle when it's under increased strain or stress, most commonly from heart failure, where the heart struggles to pump blood as effectively as it should. It's one of the primary blood tests used to help diagnose heart failure in someone with symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling, and to help distinguish a cardiac cause of these symptoms from other causes (like lung disease). Levels are also used to help monitor heart failure severity and treatment response over time, with higher levels generally reflecting greater cardiac strain.
Normal ranges
Typical adult range
0–300 pg/mL
Most labs report a range close to this
Hormunity optimal range
0–125 pg/mL
A narrower functional target
Each lab sets its own reference range. Always compare your result with the range printed on your report, and review it with a healthcare provider.
Tests that include N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP)
This assay aids in the diagnosis of individuals suspected of congestive heart failure; is indicated for risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndrome and congestive heart failure. Also aids in the assessment of increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality for patients at risk of heart failure who have stable coronary artery disease.
- N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) A protein fragment released by the heart, along with the hormone BNP, when it's under strain. A key marker used to help diagnose and monitor heart failure.
This test measures N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). It is used to aid in diagnosing congestive heart failure and to aid in assessing a patient's risk of cardiovascular events.
- N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) A protein fragment released by the heart, along with the hormone BNP, when it's under strain. A key marker used to help diagnose and monitor heart failure.
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