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Test Code TROP.1 TROPONIN I ULTRA-SENSITIVE

Important Note

24 hours before this blood test: Do not take any supplements containing biotin or Vitamin B7 which are commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements, and multi-vitamins.

Sufficient Biotin concentrations in serum can lead to falsely decreased results.

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Useful in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction, monitoring acute coronary syndromes, and estimating prognosis. Increased levels can also be due to conditions other than acute myocardial infarction, including sepsis, angina, congestive heart failure, and myocarditis.

Specimen Requirements

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Alternate:

Serum

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

99th percentile URL: 0-0.034 ng/mL
AMI cutoff: 0.12 ng/mL

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84484

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate