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HelpTest Code LAB747 Troponin I
Specimen Requirement
1.0 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.
If testing delayed >8 hrs remove plasma/serum from cells, clot or gel.
Specimen Stability
8 hours at 20-25° C
72 hours at 2-8° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Troponin Interpretation:
< 0.3 ng/mL Negative
>0.3 ng/mL Indicative of AMI or cardiac damage
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
CPT Code
84484
Additional Testing Locations
This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:
- Crookston
- Devils Lake
Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
45 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt