Troponin-T, High Sensitivity 1 Hour
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB4330 Troponin – Series
Test Information
Reporting of results:
cTnT results are reported as whole numbers in ng/L
Troponin-T, 1 Hour Delta:
- The 1 Hour Troponin-T delta value is the absolute difference between the Troponin-T concentration of the initial and subsequent sample collected between 45-120 minutes following the initial collection.
Delta results will not be calculated if:
- The result is < or >
- The sample was collected outside of the delta calculation time limit
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLH-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLHM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/A
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 2 Hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 4 Hours
Refrigerate: 4 Days
Frozen: 12 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| TROPONIN-T, HIGH SENSITIVITY 1 HOUR DELTA | |
| TROPONIN-T, HIGH SENSITIVITY 1 HOUR | 6598-7 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB4330 Troponin – Series: 84484
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)