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