Troponin T

Test Code: TD_4017
CPT Code(s): 84484

$36

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Troponin T

Methodology

Roche COBAS Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Lipemia
Serum
Samples collected in potassium oxalate or sodium flouride tubes

Reference Range(s)

“Troponin

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Lithium heparin (green top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5mL plasma

Sample Stability

1 day refrigerated
1 year frozen

Transport Temperature

Critical Frozen

Collection Instructions

1 mL lithium heparin plasma (green top). Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as lithium heparin plasma. Freeze. Critical Frozen (CFZ)
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit a separate tube for this test.

Alternative Specimen

N/A