Troponin T, High Sensitivity (hs-TnT)

Troponin T, High Sensitivity (hs-TnT)

Test Code

38685
84484
38685
84484
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Clinical Significance

Troponin T, High Sensitivity (hs-TnT) - Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI). Assessment of cardiovascular disease risk.

Test Resources

Test Summary

Troponin T, High Sensitivity (hs-TnT)

Test Details

Methodology

Electrochemuluminescence Immunoassay

Reference Range(s)

Male <23 ng/L
Female <15 ng/L

Alternative Name(s)

hs-cTnT,Troponin T, high-sensitivity,Troponin T, hs,Cardiac Troponin T

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Electrochemuluminescence Immunoassay

Reference Range(s)

Male <23 ng/L
Female <15 ng/L

Alternative Name(s)

hs-cTnT,Troponin T, high-sensitivity,Troponin T, hs,Cardiac Troponin T
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Collect using standard venipuncture techniques in lithium heparin tube only

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 1 year

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Serum

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube
0.5 mL
Collect using standard venipuncture techniques in lithium heparin tube only
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year
Hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Serum
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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