NT-proBNP is a marker for detecting heart function, with a long half-life and high specificity. Biotime NT-proBNP test kit detects the amount of NT-proBNP in human whole blood, serum and plasma samples.
ST2 is a member of the interleukin-1 receptor family biomarker and circulating soluble ST2 concentrations are believed to reflect cardiovascular stress and fibrosis. The studies have demonstrated soluble ST2 to be a strong predictor of cardiovascular outcomes in both chronic and acute heart failure. It is a new biomarker that meets all required criteria for a useful biomarker.