Method of inhibiting decomposition of natriuretic peptides and procedimento improved assay of natriuretic peptides with the aid of the indicated peptides.

摘要

A method for inhibiting the degradation of natriuretic peptides of mammals in a test sample, comprising using, in the sample handling of a container where the side that will contact the test sample is made, or coated with a material inhibiting the activation of a substance degrading the peptides whereby said specimen does not contain aprotinin.