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

Test info

Test name:

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

Test number:

14931

Excellian order number:

LAB14931

Abbreviation:

TRT

Alternate names:

hs cTNT
Trop T high sensitive
Troponin T Gen 5
Trop

Useful for:

Cardio‑specific, highly sensitive marker for myocardial damage

Specimen

Specimen type:

Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma

Collection container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Processing instructions:

Spin

Transport container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Alternate specimen type:

Dk green Lithium heparin (Li hep) vial/tube

Alternate collection container:

Dk green Lithium heparin (Li hep) vial/tube (no gel) - 4 mL

Alternate collection instructions:

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

Alternate processing instructions:

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

Alternate transport container:

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred)– 24 hours

Frozen - 12 months

Reason for rejection:

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

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

24/7

TAT:

1 hour

Method:

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Female: 6 - 10 ng/L

Male: 6 - 15 ng/L

Billing

CPT codes:

84484

Tracking

Date created:

12/28/2022

Review date:

01/04/2024