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Cardiac-Specific Proteins
BNP (B-Type Natriuretic Peptide)
1 300 som
Turnaround: 1 business day
Urgent (CITO) may be available — ask
Blood draw — 80 som (included in packages)
Description
A marker of strain on the heart (BNP). Helps detect and assess the severity of heart failure.
When to Take This Test
- Shortness of breath, swelling, fatigue
- Suspected heart failure
- Monitoring its treatment
Preparation
- No special preparation is usually needed
- Take your prescribed medications on your normal schedule
- Tell your doctor about your medications
This information is for reference only and does not replace a doctor's consultation.
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