Beckman Coulter, Inc. 98200 Access BNP

The Access BNP test is intended for use with the Beckman Coulter Access Family of Immunoassay Systems for the In Vitro quantitative measurement of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in plasma specimens using EDTA as the anticoagulant. The test is intended to be used for the following indications:• as an aid in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (also referred to as heart failure)• as an aid in the assessment of severity of congestive heart failure • for the risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndromes• for the risk stratification of patients with heart failure