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Test Code N.TROP TROPONIN-I ADV

Important Note

When serial samples are being evaluated, use same sample type throughout the evaluation (Plasma//Whole Blood).

Additional Codes

iTROP

Methodology

Automated Chemistry Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Plasma

Container: Green top Lithium heparin tube

Specimen Collection: 1 mL (minimum 0.5 mL)

  1. Separate plasma (Lithium Heparin) from cells within 8 hours and transport refrigerated.
  2. Properly label tube with patient's name, DOB, requisition number and type of tube, i.e. GREEN.

Alternate Specimens: Unspun Green top Lithium heparin tube (Whole Blood - iSTAT)

Specimen Transport/Stability

Room Temp: 30 minutes

Refrigerated: 8 hours on gel, 72 hours poured off cells

Specimen Rejection

1. Grossly hemolyzed specimens

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Reference Ranges

Troponin        ng/mL
     0.010 - 0.04

Critical :   REFER TO LH-W CRITICAL VALUES POLICY

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84484