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NT-proBNP assay successfully passes cardiac marker survey
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NT-proBNP assay successfully passes cardiac marker survey
NT-proBNP as a marker of heart failure
Heart failure is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Circulating biomarkers reflecting disease-related pathways that are involved in the development and progression of heart failure (HF) can be helpful in assisting clinicians in the early diagnosis and management of HF patients.
NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro B-type Natriuretic Peptide) is a cardiac protein fragment that is secreted into the bloodstream when the heart muscle stretches (under stress or damage). NT-proBNP is recognized as the hallmark biomarker for heart failure diagnosis and prognosis (2, 3).
NT-proBNP ELISA assay kit (cat. no. SK-1204)
- CE-marked – for IVD use in the EU
- Proficiency tested – click here to access the certificate
- Flexible – can be run in every lab
- Accurate – two controls included
- Easy – 2 step protocol
- Trusted – widely cited in 125 publications
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Literature
- RfB- reference institute for bioanalytics– proficiency testing
- NT-proBNP: The Gold Standard Biomarker in Heart Failure. PM McKie PM and JC Jr Burnett. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016; Dec 6;68(22):2437-2439. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.10.001. PMID: 27908348.
- Biomarkers for the diagnosis and management of heart failure. Castiglione V, Aimo A, Vergaro G, Saccaro L, Passino C, Emdin M.Heart Fail Rev. 2022 Mar;27(2):625-643. doi: 10.1007/s10741-021-10105-w. Epub 2021 Apr 14. PMID: 33852110; PMCID: PMC8898236.