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Bnp and nt-probnp - are these test normally ordered together or only one test is needed when when appropriate? which test is more commonly used?
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Only 1: Needed, Bnp more common normal upto 100, above 500 signify. Nt- pbnp normal upto 5000, high in renal failure. If normal no CHF but if high see md
Answered 7/24/2019
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