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Test Code TNT Troponin T, Gen 5, Highly Sensitive 

Additional Codes

EPIC: LAB747

Methodology

Electrochemical Immunoassay (Roche COBAS-e) for the in vitro quantitative determination of cardiac troponin T (cTnT) in plasma. 

The immunoassay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.   Aiding in the exclusion of the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome in a single plasma specimen.  Aiding in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome.  Monitoring acute coronary syndromes and estimating prognosis.  Possible utility in monitoring patients with nonischemic causes of cardiac injury

Performing Laboratory

St Joseph Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Li-heparin plasma

Specimen Volume: 1mL

Should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.

Stable for 24 hours at 2-8 C, 12 months at -20C (±5C) freeze only once.

Reference Values

Female: <14 ng/L

Male: <22 ng/L

Critical:   

Female >34 ng/L

Male >54 ng/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84484