High-Sensitivity Troponin T
Order Name
HS Troponin T
Test Number: 6907309
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6907309
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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High-Sensitivity Troponin T
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Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.8 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.8 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Green top (lithium-heparin) tube. Lithium-heparin plasma tubes containing separating gel can be used. Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Centrifuge and transfer separated heparin plasma to a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Special Instructions: This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : 24 hours (stability determined by manufacturer or, Frozen: 12 months (stability determined by manufacturer or |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 1 - 3 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 140150 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 140150 |
| CPT Code(s) | 84484 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |