Galectin-3 With B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Labcorp test 140080

This test measures two proteins in the blood, Galectin-3 and B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP), which are released when the heart is stressed or developing scar tissue. It helps show the severity of heart strain and assesses the risk of future heart complications, particularly in individuals with shortness of breath or fluid retention.