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Troponin (cTnI)
Test CodeTROP
Preferred Specimen
Plasma or Serum, 0.5 mL minimum
Transport Container
Green top tube containing Lithium Heparin or SST
Transport Temperature
Specimen stable at room temp. for 4 hours, 1 day refrigerated and longer if frozen.
Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Value: All positives
Clinical Significance
Cardiac troponin I determinations aid in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.