HS Troponin T
Order Code:
TNT
Test Summary
TROPONIN T (TNT) IS AN INDEPENDENT PROGNOSTIC MARKER WHICH CAN PREDICT THE NEAR-, MID-, OR EVEN LONG-TERM OUTCOME OF PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME (ACS)
Aliases
- TNT
- High Sensitivity Troponin T
- Troponin T, High Sensitivity
- Troponin T, HS Trop
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube ONLY
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Barrier tubes (plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube. Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 24 hours
- Frozen = 12 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
TNT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10295
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84484
Billing Code
- 300403
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
- Females: <=14 ng/L
- Males: <=22 ng/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube ONLY
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Barrier tubes (plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube. Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 24 hours
- Frozen = 12 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
- Females: <=14 ng/L
- Males: <=22 ng/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up