TROPONIN I (HIGH SENSITIVITY), SERUM/PLASMA

Synonyms:
Computer Code: (TROPHS)
Specimen Collection: 2 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Do not mix tube types during serial monitoring. (All plasma or all serum.)
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube.
Reference Values: Adult males (age 18 and older): Up to 19.8 ng/L Adult females (age 18 and older): Up to 11.6 ng/L Critical Value: > or equal to 75.0 ng/L
Lab Code: Chemistry
Requisition: C/H
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 2 hrs
Stat TAT: 60 min
CPT Code(s): 84484
LCD or NCD: LCD LCD LCD
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII