Why the study?
Does delayed processing (up to 48 hours at room temperature or on ice) affect the stability of NT-proBNP in blood samples compared to immediate processing?
Population
Blood samples from 15 subjects
Comparison
Storage of blood samples for 24 h or 48 h at… vs Immediate processing
Design
Other
Follow-up
48 hours
Authors
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May allow flexible NT-proBNP sample handling; leaves open prospective in vivo validation before practice change.
Does delayed processing (up to 48 hours at room temperature or on ice) affect the stability of NT-proBNP in blood samples compared to immediate processing?
NT-proBNP is stable in blood samples for up to 48 hours at room temperature or on ice, which supports its practical utility in routine clinical practice.
DOWNIE et al. (1999) studied this question.
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