METHOD FOR INHIBITING DECOMPOSITION OF NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES AND IMPROVED METHOD FOR ASSAYING NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES WITH THE USE OF THE SAME

摘要

A method for inhibiting the decomposition of mammalian natriuretic peptides, in particular, BNP by using containers wherein the face coming into contact with specimens is made of a material capable of inhibiting the activation of a substance decomposing peptides. This method makes it possible to stably and conveniently collect specimens for assaying natriuretic peptides. Also provided is a method for assaying natriuretic peptides by using these containers.