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HelpTest Code hsTrop I HIGH-SENSITIVITY TROPONIN
Aliasis
Troponin
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
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Adults |
1.0 mL |
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Pediatric |
0.5 mL |
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
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Reference Ranges |
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Female |
0.0 – 34.0 pg/mL |
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Male |
0.0 – 53.0 pg/mL |
Reportable Units
pg/mL
Critical Value
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Critical Value |
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Female |
> 34.0 pg/mL |
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Male |
> 53.0 pg/mL |
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
40 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
2000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated |
24 Hours |
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Frozen |
40 Days |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Troponin values must be used in the context of the patient clinical presentation. Serial sampling is recommended to detect the temporal rise and fall of troponin levels characteristic of AMI. The demonstration of a temporal rise and fall in troponin is needed to distinguish AMI from troponin elevations associated with non-AMI conditions, such as renal failure, arrhythmias, pulmonary embolism, chronic renal disease, myocarditis, and
cardiotoxicity
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84484