Troponin T (hs) - One time (ED/Inpatient only)

Alphabetical Test listing

Troponin T (hs) - One time (ED/Inpatient only)-14932

Test name:

Test number:

14932

Excellian order number:

LAB14932

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 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)

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

24/7

TAT:

1 hour

Method:

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

Reference ranges:

Female: 6 - 10 ng/L

Male: 6 - 15 ng/L

CPT codes:

84484

Date created:

12/28/2022

Review date:

01/04/2024