PIC

（NT-proBNP）

?Fluorescence quantitative immunochromatography

It is a specific marker used to diagnose heart failure (HF)

?Clinical significance

It is very helpful to identify whether the cause of dyspnea is acute heart failure. It is one of the strongest independent prognostic factors for chronic heart failure and coronary heart disease, and helps predict the risk of heart failure or death in the future.

Reference

The normal reference range is: ＜300pg/mL

Linear

30pg/mL～30000pg/mL

?Correlation coefficient

r≥0.9900

?Clinical application

1. ??

For early diagnosis of HF patients

2. ??

Guide the monitoring and treatment of patients with heart failure

?Application scenarios

Chest Pain Center/Laboratory Department/Emergency Department/Cardiology Department/ICU