Synonyms
Trop-I, Cardiac-1, Troponin
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB747
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
1 hr
Stat TAT
30 min
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3.0 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Green top preferred. Red top is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
1.0 ml plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 ml plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate plasma FOR RED TOP: Ensure complete clot formation has occured prior to centrifugation. Presence of Fibrin may cause eroneous results
Comments
This is a cardiac enzyme. NOTE: For small infants 0.9 ml in light green microtainer is acceptable
CPT Codes
84484
Revised
10-23-06