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Test Code LAB5250 hs-Trop Series (SCHS) In-Patient ONLY (high sensitve troponin T)

Important Note

This test will follow the 0 hour, 1 hour and 3 hour algorithm.

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) 
Specimen Type: Plasma 
Preferred Volume: 1.0 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate plasma from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated, or frozen if it will be greater than 24 hours. One freeze/thaw acceptable.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens

Limitations: high doses of Biotin may effect assay.


Alternate Specimens: None

 

Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp Unacceptable
Refrigerated 24 hours
Frozen (-20 øC) 12 months

 

Method

CLIA

Synonyms

hs-Troponin

Troponin

CPT Codes

84484

Department

Chemistry

Test Schedule

Daily & STAT

Reference Lab

SCHS