Methodology
Electrochemuluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Synonyms
Troponin T, high-sensitivity; Cardiac Troponin T; hs-cTnT; Troponin T, hs
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to Cleveland HeartLab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric; Serum
Test Volume Required
1 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Plasma
CPT Codes
84484