Troponin T (hs) - Acute w/2hr reflex (ED/Inpatient only)-14931

Test info

  
Troponin T (hs) - Acute w/2hr reflex (ED/Inpatient only)
  
14931
  
LAB14931
  
TRT
  
hs cTNT
Trop T high sensitive
Troponin T Gen 5
Trop
  

Cardio‑specific, highly sensitive marker for myocardial damage

Specimen

  
Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma
  
  
0.5 mL
  
0.2 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 

  

Spin

  

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

  
Dk green Lithium heparin (Li hep) vial/tube
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 

  
  1. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
  2. Transfer plasma to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)
  
  

Refrigerated (preferred)– 24 hours

Frozen - 12 months

  
  • Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Hemolysis (some procedures)
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage temperature affecting results
  • Improper container
  • Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

  
AHL - Chemistry: C
  
24/7
  
1 hour
  

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Female: 6 - 10 ng/L

Male: 6 - 15 ng/L

Billing

  
84484

Tracking

  
12/28/2022
  
01/04/2024