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Troponin T, High Sensitivity (hs-TnT)

Test Code
38685


CPT Codes
84484

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


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Collect using standard venipuncture techniques in lithium heparin tube only


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Serum


Methodology
Electrochemuluminescence Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: Same day



Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI). Assessment of cardiovascular disease risk.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.