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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)