Test Code Troponin T 5th Generation Panel Troponin T, 5th Generation Series

Important Note

Troponin T, 5th Generation Series should be collected at baseline, 2 hour, 4 hour and 6 hour intervals.

NRL - Chemistry

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

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

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.

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT - 45 minutes

Routine - shift

Refrigerate

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