There is no correction for renal impairment that has scientific validity
but in acute HF it does not seem to matter. Reference papers by Januzzi
et al.
And no, BNP is no better or worse than NTpro
Paul Collinson
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
St George's Hospital, London
0208 725 5934
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Subject: NT pro BNP and BNP Testing in renal dialysis patients
Dear Colleagues,
My question is; do users of the BNP or NT proBNP assay
provide elevated 'cut offs' for patients with CKD
including renal dialysis patients?
If so could you point me in the right direction of the
evidence base.
Finally, am I correct in stating that BNP is less
affected by renal failure than NY pro BNP?
Thank you
Jane
Grade A trainee
Dr. Jane Dalley
Department of Clinical Biochemistry
Central Pathology Laboratory
University Hospital of North Staffordshire
Hartshill Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 7PA
Tel: 01782 554002
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