Infusion of Nesiritide is documented to act as a confounder for which of the following assays?
A) Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
B) Atria natriuretic peptide (ANP)
C) Cardiac troponin T
D) Myoglobin

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Nesiritide is a recombinant form of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), so its infusion can artificially elevate BNP levels, acting as a confounder in BNP assays.

Infusion of Nesiritide Is Documented to Act as a Confounder