Ordering Recommendation
Recommended test for the diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndrome.
Mnemonic
CTNT
Methodology
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plasma Separator Tube (PST), or Green (Lithium Heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens collected in potassium oxalate, sodium fluoride, or sodium citrate. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
Female | Less than or equal to 10 ng/L |
Male | Less than or equal to 15 ng/L |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
84484
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3001832 | Troponin T 5th Generation | 6598-7 |
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Aliases
- cardiac specific troponin
- Cardiac TnT
- Cardiac Troponin T
- HS-TnT
- TnT
- Troponin T
Troponin T (cTnT) 5th Generation