L150

Test CODE NAME

L150

Troponin T (Highly Sensitive)

Methodology: Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performed: Mon-Sat
Reported: 2-5 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Plasma (lithium-heparin) - 1 ml.

Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge and transfer separated heparin plasma to a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen

Stability : Refrigerated:  24 hours (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference). Frozen: 12 months (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference).

Causes for Rejection: Sample other than lithium heparin plasma.
CPT Code(s): 84484