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Test Code Troponin T, 5th Gen Troponin T, 5th Generation

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Electro-Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Very slight hemolysis - OK.  Hemolysis can cause decreased results.

Reference Values

Males: 6-22 ng/l

Females: 6-14 ng/l

*Critical troponins will be diagnosed on the rise (or fall) of troponin result from the baseline collection.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT-45 minutes

Routine-shift

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84484