Also known as: brain natriuretic peptide, heart-failure blood test.
What the BNP / NT-proBNP test measures
A hormone released when the heart is under strain.
Typical reference range
Lower is better; thresholds vary by age and assay. Reference ranges differ between laboratories and depend on age, sex, and other factors, so always compare your result with the range printed on your own report. This page is for orientation only and is not medical advice.
Why a BNP / NT-proBNP is ordered
- Evaluating shortness of breath
- Monitoring heart failure
What to track
- Result and date
- Weight and symptoms alongside
- Medication changes
How Hamdosh helps with BNP / NT-proBNP results
Lab values only tell a story when you can see them over time. Upload each BNP / NT-proBNP report to Hamdosh and it's read with per-field confidence OCR, attached to the right family member, and plotted on one timeline — alongside the medications and visits that surround it. Everything is encrypted at rest, and search is one tap away: "show my BNP / NT-proBNP history."