BNP Test (B-Type Natriuretic Peptide)

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About Our BNP Test (B-Type Natriuretic Peptide)

The B Type Natriuretic Peptide Blood Test measures BNP, a hormone released by the heart when its muscle cells are stretched due to increased pressure or fluid overload. This stretching commonly occurs when the heart is struggling to pump blood effectively, making BNP a valuable marker of heart function.

BNP levels rise as heart failure develops or worsens and tend to decrease when the condition stabilizes or responds to treatment. Because of this predictable pattern, BNP testing is widely used to help diagnose heart failure and assess its severity.

Elevated BNP levels may also be seen in other cardiovascular and systemic conditions that place strain on the heart, including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and pulmonary hypertension. The test provides important insight into whether symptoms such as shortness of breath are cardiac related.

By measuring BNP levels, this test helps guide diagnosis, monitor disease progression, and evaluate response to therapy. Early detection allows for timely treatment that may improve symptoms, reduce hospitalizations, and protect long term heart health.

What Is Included In This Test?

This test measures the concentration of B Type Natriuretic Peptide in the blood.

Your results can help:

• Diagnose heart failure
• Assess the severity of heart failure
• Evaluate unexplained shortness of breath
• Monitor response to heart failure treatment
• Distinguish cardiac causes from non cardiac causes of symptoms

Why Does This Test Matter?

Heart failure can be difficult to diagnose based on symptoms alone because signs often overlap with lung or kidney conditions. BNP provides an objective marker that reflects how hard the heart is working.

Higher BNP levels are closely associated with worsening heart function, while decreasing levels often indicate improvement with treatment. This makes BNP especially useful for monitoring disease progression and therapeutic response.

Because BNP can rise before symptoms become severe, testing can help identify heart failure earlier and allow for faster intervention. Early management can improve quality of life and reduce complications.

This test supports informed clinical decisions and helps ensure that heart failure is accurately identified and appropriately treated.

Who Should Consider This Test?

This test is ideal for individuals with symptoms or conditions that may place strain on the heart.

You should consider this test if you:

• Experience shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Have swelling in the legs ankles or abdomen
• Feel persistent fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance
• Have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure
• Are being monitored for known heart failure
• Need evaluation for worsening cardiac symptoms

Understanding BNP levels helps guide care and improve heart health outcomes.

Convenient, No-Appointment Testing

To complete your test:

Order online through our website
Use the lab locator to find a nearby testing location
Walk in; no appointment required
Access your results securely in your HealthLabs.com account within one to three business days

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Common Questions:

Why is BNP important for heart failure?

BNP levels rise when the heart is strained and correlate with the severity of heart failure.

What does the BNP test measure?

It measures the level of B Type Natriuretic Peptide released by the heart in response to stress and pressure.

Will anyone see my results besides me?

Your results are stored in your secure online account. They are not shared with anyone else. If you choose, you can print or download them to share with your own doctor.

Do I need to fast before this test?

Fasting is not required for this panel. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has given you other instructions.

Can I talk to someone about my results?

Yes. If your results come back abnormal or if you simply have questions, our team is here to support you. You can text our Patient Services team at 1800-579-3914.

Can I use insurance to pay for this test?

In order to ensure your privacy, we do not bill insurance directly, but you may use HSA or FSA funds. This keeps your results and testing completely private from insurers. We can also provide you with an itemized receipt for insurance reimbursement purposes if you need it.