Troponin T, High Sensitivity TROPTHS

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Troponin-T, High Sensitivity

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Troponin T, High Sensitivity

EPIC Order Name

Troponin T, High Sensitivity

Clinical Info

Recommended test for diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndrome

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Mint Green (Li Hep )

Collection Instructions

Plasma
Draw blood in a mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s). Spin down, separate plasma from cells, immediately freeze 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma in plastic vial, and send specimen frozen.
Note:  
1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
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Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

8 Hours at Room Temperature
24 Hours at 2-8c

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories - Rapid Response Laboratories

CPT

84484

PDM

1853066

Result Interpretation

Rapid upward or downword changes in high sensitivity troponin levels suggest acute myocardial injury. Renal impairment may cause sustained troponin elevations.
 

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