Advanced Heart Risk (Heart Failure-BNP)
This test measures the level of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in the blood. High BNP levels can indicate heart failure, as the heart releases BNP when its cells are stretched.
- Sample
- Blood
- Collection
- Venous draw at local venue
- Results in
- 3–8 days
- Biomarkers
- 1
- Doctor reviewed
- No
- B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)
Test specifications
- Provider
- Bluecrest Wellness
- Sample type
- blood
- Collection method
- venous draw at local venue
- Turnaround time
- 3–8 days
- Biomarkers tested
- 1
- At-home test
- No
- Doctor reviewed
- No
- Gender focus
- Both
What's tested
1 biomarker as listed by Bluecrest Wellness.
- B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)
About this test
This test measures the level of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in the blood. High BNP levels can indicate heart failure, as the heart releases BNP when its cells are stretched.
Description provided by Bluecrest Wellness.
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