Troponin I
Test Code
TROPL
Description
Collect
Whole blood in a Mint Green top tube [Lithium Heparin].
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 1 mL whole blood
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send whole blood Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on an ice pack. DO NOT freeze sample.
Specimen must be received in the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
8 hours at RT (15-25°C)
72 hours refrigerated 2-8°C
30 days frozen at ≤ -10°C
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Magnetic Immunoassay (CLIA)
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Chemiluminescent Magnetic Immunoassay (CLIA); TROP
Reference Interval
Adult and Pediatric ranges: 0.0 - 0.04 ng/mL
CPT Code
84484